44-87750

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

Safety history

  • November 3, 1949Accident

    The crew was engaged in a reconnaissance mission from Hamilton-Kindley Field. While flying about 25 miles west of St George's Island, the aircraft christened 'Hurricane Hattie' suffered an engine failure. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into the sea, killing all 11 crew members. Crew (373rd Reconnaissance Squadron): Maj Roy H. Bruns Cpt Cleo S. Maddox, Cpt John C. Mays, 1st Lt James E. Shewey, 1st Lt Andrew J. Rooks, T/Sgt Clarence J. Hyatt, S/Sgt Harry N. Barker, S/Sgt Prest

    Boeing B-29 Superfortress · 11 fatalities