4 fatalities

Aviation Accident: Single-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Gunsan

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On November 7, 1955, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Gunsan, South Korea in flight. 4 people were 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed 50 km north of Gunsan while flying to Seoul-Gimpo, killing all four occupants. The pilot lost control during heavy snowfall en route.

Incident Overview A single-engine aircraft was operating a flight from Gunsan to Seoul-Gimpo when it crashed 50 km north of Gunsan. The aircraft was carrying one pilot and three Polish observers. The observers were scheduled to conduct a check of the 38th parallel on behalf of the United Nations Organization. During the flight, the pilot encountered heavy snowfall and lost control of the aircraft, resulting in the crash. All four occupants were killed in the incident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator is provided in the source material. The probable cause is not explicitly stated, though the loss of control during heavy snowfall is noted as the immediate sequence of events.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Nov 1955 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Gunsan, South Korea?

A single-engine aircraft crashed 50 km north of Gunsan while flying to Seoul-Gimpo, killing all four occupants. The pilot lost control during heavy snowfall en route.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Nov 1955 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Nov 1955 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Gunsan, South Korea.