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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-25Data 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Dec 1947 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident near Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER), United States of America?

An aircraft crashed shortly after departing Elmendorf Air Force Base, resulting in the fatalities of all nine individuals on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1947 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Dec 1947 involved a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, registration 44-62200, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER), United States of America.