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Heavy Bomber Crashes at Gimpo Airport After Enemy Fire (44-62071)

Seoul-Gimpo, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 27, 1951, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-62071) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Seoul-Gimpo, South Korea during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During a bombing mission, a heavy bomber hit by Soviet MiG-15 fire returned to Seoul but crashed on landing at Gimpo Airport. All 11 occupants were injured and the aircraft destroyed.

Incident Overview

A heavy bomber on a bombing mission was struck by enemy fire from a Soviet MiG-15. Despite the damage, the crew managed to return to Seoul. Upon touchdown at Gimpo Airport, the aircraft went out of control and crashed. The crash resulted in injuries to all 11 occupants and the destruction of the aircraft.

Crew

The crew members involved in the incident were:

  • Maj John D. Cheek
  • Cpl Leonard R. Eversole
  • Cpt Vito J. Fierro
  • 1st Lt William R. Gale
  • Cpl Ross E. Joslyn
  • Cpt Thomas L. Lutz
  • Cpl John Mantzaris
  • Cpl Henry McConnell
  • Sgt Donald R. Miller
  • 1st Lt Raymond J. Nellis
  • S/Sgt John H. L. Todd Jr.

All crew members were injured in the crash.

Aircraft Damage

The heavy bomber was destroyed as a result of the crash.

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