Boeing B-29 Superfortress crash, Dec 7, 1951 (16 killed)
Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident on December 7, 1951 near Lajes Azores Islands, Portugal with 16 fatalities. Cause: The bomber lost control after...
- Date: December 7, 1951
- Aircraft: Boeing B-29 Superfortress
- Location: Lajes Azores Islands, Portugal
- Fatalities: 16
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The bomber lost control after rotation in strong winds.
The B 29 bomber went out of control shortly after takeoff from Lajes Field on 7 December 1951 and crashed into the sea just off shore. All 16 crew on board were killed. The aircraft was flying home for Christmas after training in England.