9 fatalities

Aircraft Crash at Elmendorf Air Force Base Kills All Nine Crew Members (44-62200)

Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER), United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On December 31, 1947, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-62200) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER), United States of America during takeoff. 9 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 shortly after departing Elmendorf Air Force Base, resulting in the fatalities of all nine individuals on board.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately following the departure phase from Elmendorf Air Force Base. The aircraft encountered a critical failure or accident condition shortly after leaving the ground. This event resulted in the loss of the entire flight crew, with nine fatalities reported. No survivors were recorded from this specific occurrence.

Findings

The source material does not provide detailed technical findings, contributing factors, or a formal probable cause determination. The available information is limited to the immediate outcome of the crash and the resulting loss of life for the personnel on board.