Accident Boeing B-29 Superfortress 42-6359,
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Date:Thursday 7 December 1944
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic B29 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Owner/operator:770th Bomber Sqn USAAF
Registration: 42-6359
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Qinyuan County, Changzhi, Shanxi Province -   China
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
The pilot said that the aircraft was low on fuel before the B-29 crashed.

Sources:

Yang, J. 2006. The Unforgettable B-29s: A Tribute. Air Power History, 53(1): 22-27.
https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-29/42-6359.html

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
21-Jun-2023 12:58 RDV Added
21-Jun-2023 16:12 Nepa Updated

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