Loss of aircraft to anti-aircraft fire

3 fatalities • North Korea, North Korea • Flight

An unidentified aircraft crashed following an engagement with anti-aircraft weaponry, resulting in the loss of all three crew members.

What happened

On a date unspecified by the source, an aircraft was lost following an encounter with ground-based defenses. The final communication received from the flight occurred at 2134 local time. During the incident, the aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire, which led to its subsequent crash.

Following the impact, a search was conducted, but no remains or traces of the three crew members were recovered from the site. The loss of the aircraft and the disappearance of the entire crew were confirmed after the final radio contact failed to follow the 2134LT transmission.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the destruction of the aircraft was a direct result of being shot down by anti-aircraft fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by ground-based anti-aircraft weaponry.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-12-04 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near North Korea, North Korea?

An unidentified aircraft crashed following an engagement with anti-aircraft weaponry, resulting in the loss of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-12-04 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-12-04 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 43-22390, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at North Korea, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed by ground-based anti-aircraft weaponry.

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