44-83494
Flight / Schedule
44-83494
Aircraft
Boeing B-17 Flying FortressRegistration
44-83494
MSN
32135
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
February 12, 1949 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Offutt AFB (Bellevue) Nebraska
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
41.1172°, -95.9082°
Narrative Report
On February 12, 1949 at 12:00 AM, 44-83494 experienced a crash involving Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Offutt AFB (Bellevue) Nebraska.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
11 people were known to be on board, 7 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 63.6%.
Crew on board: 11, crew fatalities: 7, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed on final approach to Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Four crew members were rescued while seven others were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 44-83494, MSN 32135.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 41.1172°, -95.9082°.
Fatalities
Total
7
Crew
7
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on final approach to Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Four crew members were rescued while seven others were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
11
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
63.6%
Known people on board: 11
Operational Details
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
