10 fatalities

Fatal crash on approach to Isley Field, Saipan (44-83899)

Isley Field (Saipan Island), Northern Mariana IslandsLanding (descent or approach)

On August 27, 1945, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-83899) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Isley Field (Saipan Island), Northern Mariana Islands during landing or approach. 10 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 in unknown circumstances while approaching Isley Field in Saipan, resulting in the deaths of all ten crew members aboard.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final approach phase as the aircraft attempted to land at Isley Field in Saipan. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact is not documented in the available records, with the crash occurring in unknown circumstances. Upon impact, the airframe was destroyed, and there were no survivors among those on board.

Findings

The investigation into this event did not yield a definitive explanation for the loss of the aircraft due to the lack of detailed circumstantial data. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of life within the cockpit and cabin area. All ten crew members perished in the accident. No specific mechanical failures, weather anomalies, or human error factors have been formally attributed to this event in the public record provided.