Loss of aircraft during night mission

3 fatalities • North Korea, North Korea • Flight

An aircraft disappeared while conducting a night intruder mission after losing radio contact with ground stations.

What happened

During a scheduled night intruder mission, an aircraft vanished without a trace. The final communication from the flight was recorded at 0417 local time, at which point all radio contact with the crew was lost.

No further information regarding the location of the wreckage or the circumstances surrounding the disappearance has been established following the loss of signal. There were 3 fatalities involving the crew members on board during this mission.

Findings

The investigation into the incident is centered on the fact that the aircraft lost radio contact while operating under night conditions, leading to its subsequent disappearance.

Probable cause

The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined following the loss of all radio communication during a night mission.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-01-13 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near North Korea, North Korea?

An aircraft disappeared while conducting a night intruder mission after losing radio contact with ground stations.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-01-13 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 1953-01-13 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 43-22447, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at North Korea, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined following the loss of all radio communication during a night mission.

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