12 fatalities

1952-08-30: Boeing B-29 Superfortress (44-62167) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Daegu, South Korea

Daegu, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 30, 1952, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-62167) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Daegu, South Korea during landing or approach. 12 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 1781254302Data APIEditorial standards

A heavy bomber on final approach to Daegu Airport went out of control during a go-around and crashed in a mountainous area 6 km northeast of the airfield, killing all 12 crew members.

Accident Sequence

On final approach to Daegu Airport, the pilot-in-command of a heavy bomber decided to execute a go-around. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a mountainous area located 6 km northeast of the airfield. All 12 crew members on board were killed.

Crew

The crew members who died in the accident were:

  • Cpt Bernard E. Barnes
  • 1st Lt John H. Buckley
  • A2c Donald H. Buss
  • 2nd Lt William F. Hill
  • M/Sgt William D. King
  • 1st Lt Victor A. Koehler
  • A2c John W. Maslin
  • Cpt Robert W. McAnelly
  • A2c John G. McMann
  • A2c James C. Prasnikar
  • Maj Hilliard M. Roper
  • A1c Glen L. Slavicek

No further details, such as the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, or weather conditions, were provided in the official investigation source.