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North Korean Antiaircraft Fire Downed Invader During Night Mission (43-22449)

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On April 25, 1953, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 43-22449) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near North Korea, North Korea in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire. 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

An Invader aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire while flying along the east coast of North Korea during a night mission, killing all three crew members.

Incident Overview During a night mission, an Invader aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire while flying along the east coast of North Korea. The aircraft crashed, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board. ## Crew Members The crew consisted of Captain Kenneth L. Doolittle, First Lieutenant Roger C. Hall Sr., and Airman Second Class Gerald Jones. All three individuals were killed in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire. No other factors were cited in the official findings.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Apr 1953 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near North Korea, North Korea?

An Invader aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire while flying along the east coast of North Korea during a night mission, killing all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Apr 1953 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 25 Apr 1953 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 43-22449, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at North Korea, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire.

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