Incident
A United States Air Force (USAF) flight tasked with evacuating wounded soldiers between Korea and Japan was on final approach in heavy snowfall when it crashed in a snow-covered field short of the runway threshold. The aircraft came to rest before reaching the intended landing area. One passenger was killed in the accident, while all eight other occupants on board sustained injuries.
Aftermath
Following the crash, enemy pressure in the area necessitated the destruction of the aircraft. The wreckage was subsequently destroyed to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
Crew
The crew members on board were identified as Captain Paul J. DuPree (pilot), Stan Pan (copilot), and Flying Officer Ho Sai (radio operator). Their roles and actions during the incident were not further detailed in the available report.