On October 15, 1961, a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (registration 58-0196) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, World in flight. 8 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.
A USAF aircraft participating in the Sky Shield II exercise over the Atlantic Ocean went out of control and crashed into the ocean off Newfoundland. Search and rescue operations found no trace of the aircraft or its eight crew members.
Incident
A crew from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base departed to participate in the 'Sky Shield II' exercise over the Atlantic Ocean under the flight code 'Pogo 22'. While cruising at night off the coast of Newfoundland, the aircraft went out of control and crashed into the ocean under unknown circumstances. Search and rescue missions were conducted but were eventually suspended as no trace of the aircraft or its crew was found.
Crew
The crew, assigned to the 4241st Strategic Wing, consisted of:
Captain Roland C. Starke Jr., pilot
1st Lieutenant Kenneth L. Payne, pilot
Captain Paul D. Fellows Jr., radar navigator
Lieutenant Richard C. Wiksell, navigator
Lieutenant Dean A. Upp, electronic warfare officer
Staff Sergeant Helmut Christ, gunner
Airman First Class Francis B. Jones, maintenance specialist
What happened in the 15 Oct 1961 Boeing B-52 Stratofortress accident near Atlantic Ocean, World?
A USAF aircraft participating in the Sky Shield II exercise over the Atlantic Ocean went out of control and crashed into the ocean off Newfoundland. Search and rescue operations found no trace of the aircraft or its eight crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Oct 1961 Boeing B-52 Stratofortress accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Oct 1961 involved a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, registration 58-0196, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Atlantic Ocean, World.
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