Boeing B-29 Superfortress crash, Nov 19, 1952 (12 killed)
Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident on November 19, 1952 near Ch'o-do Island South Pyongan, North Korea with 12 fatalities. Cause: The bomber was shot...
- Date: November 19, 1952
- Aircraft: Boeing B-29 Superfortress
- Location: Ch'o-do Island South Pyongan, North Korea
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The bomber was shot down by Soviet fighter aircraft.
A USAF B 29 returning to Kadena from a bombing mission over North Korea was attacked by Soviet MiG 15 fighters on 19 November 1952. The bomber went out of control, dived and crashed into the sea near Chodo Island. Twelve crew members were killed and two others bailed out and were rescued.