Pohang - Pohang

On January 10, 1953 at 12:00 AM, Pohang - Pohang experienced a crash involving Boeing B-29 Superfortress, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Chinnampo South Pyongan (<U+D3C9><U+C548><U+B0A8><U+B3C4>).

The flight was categorized as bombing and the reported phase was flight at a mountains crash site.

13 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 12 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 7.7%.

Crew on board: 13, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is terrorism act, hijacking, sabotage. The aircraft was on a bombing mission over the Anju Marshaling Yard when it was hit by enemy fire from MiG-15's immediately prior to bombs away. After bombs away and while still under attack, the aircraft started losing altitude. After crossing the Taedong River by Chinnampo, the aircraft commander reported number three engine on fire. Twelve of thirteen members of the crew bailed out. The burning B-29 flew toward friendly lines while USAF Fighter Jets followed it, however, the B-29 continued to descend until it hit the side of a mountain and exploded. The crew killed was Captain Arthur Heise. Source: http://www.joebaugher.com

Aircraft reference details include registration 44-61802, MSN 11279, year of manufacture 1944.