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We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • August 19, 1948Accident

    Shortly after takeoff from Ellsworth AFB, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion in a prairie located 5 miles north of the airfield. All 17 occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): Engine failure during initial climb.

    Boeing B-29 Superfortress · 17 fatalities