44-87734 — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

January 23, 1952Accident
En route from Kadena Airbase and while approaching the North Korean coast, the heavy bomber went out of control and crashed into the Yellow Sea few km off Nampo. No trace of the aircraft nor the 14 crew members was found. Crew: 1st Lt James Argetis, Cpl James L. Bell, S/Sgt Richard B. Caldwell, 1st Lt Bartus H. Carter, Cpl Roderick G. Conn, 1st Lt Thomas L.
Boeing B-29 Superfortress · 14 fatalities
It is believed that a technical failure occurred on one engine from which the propeller blades detached in flight and hit the fuselage. Full accident record