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

Safety history

  • July 22, 1952Accident

    En route, an engine caught fire. Shortly later, the heavy bomber exploded in the air and crashed, killing all 13 crew members. Crew: 1St Lt Forrest B. Angstman, Cpt Leroy E. Aschenbrenner, Cpt Osbaldo Garza, T/Sgt Leroy A. Haney, A2c Lloyd W. Ingrim, A2c Michael L. Jacobs, Cpt David Meredith, A2c David E. Miles, Cpt Paul C. Ross, A2c Clifton E. Scites, A2c Charles O. Spain, T/Sgt Keith D. Thomas, A2c Manuel J. Yduarte Jr. Probable cause (official findings): Engine fire.

    Boeing B-29 Superfortress · 13 fatalities