Boeing B-29 Superfortress crash, Aug 24, 1948 (16 killed)
Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident on August 24, 1948 near Hickam AFB Hawaii, United States with 16 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure..
- Date: August 24, 1948
- Aircraft: Boeing B-29 Superfortress
- Location: Hickam AFB Hawaii, United States
- Fatalities: 16
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure.
A USAF Boeing B 29 lost an engine shortly after takeoff from Barbers Point NAS and was diverted to Hickam Field, Honolulu. It overshot on approach, the missed approach failed, and it crashed and burned, killing 16 of the 20 crew.