44-61751 — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

October 31, 1952Accident
While approaching Kadena AFB, the aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea about 14,5 km northwest of the airbase. Intensive SAR operations were conducted and three crew members were rescued while 11 others were killed. Crew: Cpt Donald L. Adams, † 2nd Lt Michael Bochnovic, † 1st Lt Gordon N. Froisness, † Cpt Robert G. Harvey, † 2nd Lt John H.
Boeing B-29 Superfortress · 11 fatalities
It is believed that the loss of control was caused by the simultaneous failure of three engine due to a fuel starvation. Full accident record