Accident
An aircraft crashed while on final approach to Pohang Airport during a return from a tactical mission. All 13 crew members on board were killed. According to reports, the crew encountered poor weather conditions at the recovery airfield, and the aircraft was low on fuel at the time of the accident.
Crew
The following crew members were aboard the aircraft:
- A2c Donald L. Abney
- Lt Col Edward E. Campbell
- A1c Earl A. Davis
- A2c John G. De Lancy
- A2c Edward J. Fleming
- 1st Lt Ralph L. Harris
- A1c Percy J. Maples
- Cpt Charles F. McGuire
- 1st Lt Robert L. Person
- A1c James C. Thomas
- 1st Lt Clayton W. Vandarwarka
- Walker (first name not provided)
- A2c Kenneth E. Wright
All listed individuals were assigned to the aircraft at the time of the accident.