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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A World War II-era B-29 Superfortress that crashed into Lake Mead in 1948 is now open for divers to visit.
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According to the National Park Service, in 1948, a crew of researchers was flying a B-29 Superfortress over what is now Lake Mead National Recreation Area. After completing high-altitude tests, the pilot brought the plane lower, believing it was about 400 feet above the water. The altimeter was off, and around 12:30 p.m., at about 230 mph, the aircraft struck the lake and sank.
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All crew members escaped, got into life rafts and were rescued by the National Park Service.
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Park officials say for decades the exact location of the wreck was unknown. In the early 2000s, map data revealed a plane-shaped mass underwater, identifying the site of the B-29.
The Lake Mead B-29 is now open to divers. Lower water levels mean it is no longer considered a technical dive for many. Park rangers emphasize that the site is protected, and that divers are asked to observe only and follow “Leave No Trace” principles underwater.
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