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Aircraft Crash Near Seguin During Training Mission (44-62147)

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On October 19, 1950, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-62147) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Seguin, United States of America in flight. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Spatial disorientation on part of the pilot in command is suspected. 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

An aircraft crashed into a field five miles northeast of Seguin during a local training mission from Randolph AFB, killing all eight crew members. Spatial disorientation is suspected.

Incident Overview and Flight Context A local training mission was being completed by a crew operating from Randolph AFB in the vicinity of Seguin. During the flight, the aircraft was cruising under cloudy conditions when the pilot lost control of the aircraft. ## Crash and Casualties The aircraft subsequently dove into the ground and crashed in a field located five miles northeast of Seguin. All eight crew members aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. ## Suspected Cause Investigators suspect that spatial disorientation on the part of the pilot in command was a factor in the loss of control and subsequent crash.

Probable cause

Spatial disorientation on part of the pilot in command is suspected.
Loss of control in flightSpatial disorientation

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