5 fatalities

Mountain Crash Near Spokane Results in Fatalities (44-62063)

Spokane, United States of AmericaFlight

On November 13, 1947, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-62063) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Spokane, United States of America in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region approximately 30 miles northeast of Spokane, resulting in the deaths of five crew members and injuries to five others.

What happened

The incident occurred when an aircraft came down in a rugged, mountainous terrain situated roughly 30 miles northeast of Spokane. The crash site was located in remote highlands, complicating immediate access. As a result of the impact, five crew members were killed and five others sustained injuries. No specific flight phase or registration number is provided in the available records for this event.

Findings

The source material does not specify contributing factors, mechanical failures, or human error conclusions. The primary recorded outcome remains the loss of life and injuries to the crew during the crash in the mountainous area near Spokane.