45-21848
Flight / Schedule
45-21848
Aircraft
Boeing B-29 SuperfortressRegistration
45-21848
MSN
13742
Date
May 29, 1947 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Fort Wainwright AFB (Ladd Field) Alaska
Region
North America • United States of America
Narrative Report
On May 29, 1947 at 12:00 AM, 45-21848 experienced a crash involving Boeing B-29 Superfortress, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF, with the event recorded near Fort Wainwright AFB (Ladd Field) Alaska.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
12 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 9 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 25.0%.
Crew on board: 12, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Fort Wainwright AFB (Ladd Field), while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames 3 miles east of the airfield. Nine crew members were rescued while three others were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 45-21848, MSN 13742.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Fort Wainwright AFB (Ladd Field), while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames 3 miles east of the airfield. Nine crew members were rescued while three others were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
12
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
9
Fatality Rate
25.0%
Known people on board: 12
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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