3 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Daegu Airport involving three fatalities (44-87072)

Daegu, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 8, 1951, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration 44-87072) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Daegu, South Korea during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed due to fuel exhaustion during its approach to the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed approximately 10 km west of Daegu Airport during its approach, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

During an approach to Daegu Airport, a twin engine aircraft lost control and impacted the ground roughly 10 km to the west of the runway. The incident occurred amidst unfavorable weather conditions at the time of the flight.

The impact resulted in three fatalities, with all members of the crew on board losing their lives. There were no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft was experiencing a critical lack of fuel during the approach phase. The primary contributing factor to the loss of control was that the aircraft had run out of fuel before it could reach the airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed due to fuel exhaustion during its approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Feb 1951 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Daegu, South Korea?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed approximately 10 km west of Daegu Airport during its approach, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Feb 1951 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Feb 1951 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 44-87072, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Daegu, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed due to fuel exhaustion during its approach to the airport.