44-83494

Crashed on final approach to Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Four crew members were rescued while seven others were killed.

Flight / Schedule

44-83494

Registration

44-83494

MSN

32135

Date

February 12, 1949 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight 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

Aircraft Details

Registration

44-83494

MSN

32135