Boeing B-29 Superfortress crash, Aug 5, 1950 (19 killed)
Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident on August 5, 1950 near Fairfield California, United States with 19 fatalities. Cause: Propeller overspeed on engines...
- Date: August 5, 1950
- Aircraft: Boeing B-29 Superfortress
- Location: Fairfield California, United States
- Fatalities: 19
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Propeller overspeed on engines 2 and 3 after takeoff
The B-29 was climbing out of Fairfield Suisun AFB with a load of explosives bound for Korea when propellers on two engines overspeed. The pilot tried to return to the field, but the bomber crashed and exploded about five minutes after takeoff. Twelve crew were killed, eight others were injured, and the explosion damaged property on the ground.