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Night Training Mission Crash in Kansas (44-62164)

Onaga, United States of AmericaFlight

On April 3, 1952, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-62164) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Onaga, United States of America in flight. 2 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A heavy bomber crashed in a field west of Onaga, Kansas, during a night training mission. The pilot and right gunner were killed, while the other ten crew members survived.

Incident Overview During a night training mission over Kansas, an unexpected situation occurred that led to the loss of control of a heavy bomber. The captain ordered the crew to bail out and attempted to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a large explosion in a field located approximately 5.5 miles west of Onaga. ## Casualties The pilot, Lt. Col. Thomas Stanley Robert, was killed in the crash. A second crew member, A2c Charles Filittoni, the right gunner, also died after his parachute failed to open. The remaining ten crew members were found alive following the incident. ## Location and Context The accident took place in a field in Kansas, specifically about 5.5 miles west of Onaga. The event occurred during a night training mission, and the source does not specify the exact date, aircraft registration, or operator.

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