ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 98657
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Tuesday 1 November 1949 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing TB-29B Superfortress |
| Owner/operator: | 324th SRSqn /91st SRGp USAF |
| Registration: | 45-21812 |
| MSN: | 13706 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 40 miles south of Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, Louisiana -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Barksdale AFB, Louisiana (KBAD) |
| McDill AFB, Florida |
Boeing B-29-96-BW Superfortress 45-21812: Delivered to the USAAF in August 1945. Modified to F-13; redesignated 1948 as RB-29. TB-29 45-21812 was the first ELINT B-29 deployment to Europe, operating from Frankfurt and Mildenhall starting in September 1947. Assigned to 509th Bomb Wing, Walker AFB, New Mexico. Re-Assigned to 324th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Group, Barksdale AFB, Lousiana.
Written off (Damaged Beyond Repair) in an accident 1 November 1949 due to mechanical failure 40 miles South of Barksdale AFB, Lousiana. Aircraft reportedly crash landed in adverse weather conditions. No known fatalities or injuries. Wreckage Salvaged 13 March 1950, and authorised for reclamation as scrap and components
Sources:
1. http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1945.html
2. http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showpost.php?p=221247&postcount=7
3. http://usafunithistory.com/PDF/0300/324%20EXPEDITIONARY%20RECONNAISSANCE%20SQ.pdf
4. http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/1950s/1950Mar.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Jun-2017 00:46 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Date, Aircraft type, Cn, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 15-May-2020 08:44 | MIG29 | Updated [Operator, Location, Departure airport, Operator] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation