1 fatality

In-flight loss of control resulting in single fatality (44-83944)

Parsons, United States of AmericaFlight

On February 13, 1951, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-83944) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Parsons, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of control during cruise flight, leading to an emergency bailout and subsequent impact. 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 lost controllability during cruise flight at 11,000 feet, leading to an emergency bailout and one crew member's death.

What happened

During a period of cruise flight at an altitude of 11,000 feet, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The situation became unmanageable, forcing the crew to initiate an emergency egress from the cabin.

While all members of the crew successfully exited the aircraft via bailout, the incident resulted in one fatality when one individual drowned following their landing. The aircraft subsequently impacted a field, where the impact caused the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

The provided information indicates that the aircraft became uncontrollable while maintaining an altitude of 11,000 feet. The primary factor in the loss of the airframe was the uncontrollable flight state encountered during the cruise phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control during cruise flight, leading to an emergency bailout and subsequent impact.