Boeing B-29 Superfortress crash, May 18, 1950 (16 killed)
Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident on May 18, 1950 near Lajes Azores Islands, Portugal with 16 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure.
- Date: May 18, 1950
- Aircraft: Boeing B-29 Superfortress
- Location: Lajes Azores Islands, Portugal
- Fatalities: 16
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure
A USAF KB-29M Superfortress tanker (44-69875) crashed while approaching or landing at Lajes Field in the Azores on 18 May 1950. All 16 people on board were killed.