Boeing B-29 Superfortress crash, Oct 31, 1951 (12 killed)
Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident on October 31, 1951 near Izenajima Island Okinawa, Japan with 12 fatalities. Cause: In-flight failure of No. 3 engine.
- Date: October 31, 1951
- Aircraft: Boeing B-29 Superfortress
- Location: Izenajima Island Okinawa, Japan
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: In-flight failure of No. 3 engine
A USAF B-29 (44-61835) lost its No. 3 engine to an explosion or fire minutes after takeoff from Kadena, bound for Korea. The pilot turned back, but the right wing separated and the bomber crashed into the sea about 15 km west of Izenajima Island. Most crew members died.