1 fatality

1950-12-08: Curtiss C-46 Commando (XT-44) — Civil Air Transport — Yonpo AFB (Hamhung), North Korea

Yonpo AFB (Hamhung), North KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 8, 1950, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration XT-44) operated by Civil Air Transport was involved in an aviation accident near Yonpo AFB (Hamhung), North Korea during landing or approach. One person was killed. 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.

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A USAF flight evacuating wounded soldiers from Korea to Japan crashed short of the runway in heavy snow, killing one passenger and injuring eight others. The aircraft was later destroyed due to enemy pressure.

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.