Tokyo – Kadena
Flight / Schedule
Tokyo – Kadena
Aircraft
Boeing B-17 Flying FortressRegistration
44-83675
MSN
32316
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
September 27, 1950 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Tokyo-Haneda Kanto
Region
Asia • Japan
Narrative Report
On September 27, 1950 at 12:00 AM, Tokyo – Kadena experienced a crash involving Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Tokyo-Haneda Kanto.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
11 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 10 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 9.1%.
Crew on board: 11, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Less than five minutes after takeoff from Tokyo-Haneda Airport, while in initial climb, the four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the Tokyo Bay, about 14,5 km southeast of the airport. A crew member was killed while ten others were rescued. The airplane was on its way to Kadena AFB, Okinawa.
Aircraft reference details include registration 44-83675, MSN 32316.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Less than five minutes after takeoff from Tokyo-Haneda Airport, while in initial climb, the four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the Tokyo Bay, about 14,5 km southeast of the airport. A crew member was killed while ten others were rescued. The airplane was on its way to Kadena AFB, Okinawa.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
11
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
10
Fatality Rate
9.1%
Known people on board: 11
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Tokyo – Kadena
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Asia • Japan
Aircraft Details
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