3 fatalities

Missing aircraft during the Korean War (41-39379)

North Korea, North KoreaFlight

On January 8, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 41-39379) 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. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft and its entire three-person crew disappeared without a trace during operations in the Korean War.

What happened

During the period of the Korean War, an aircraft went missing while performing its mission. The disappearance resulted in the loss of the aircraft and all personnel on board. No wreckage or physical evidence of the crash was ever recovered at the site of the disappearance.

  • Crew members: 3 fatalities
  • Status: Missing in action

Findings

Following the disappearance, an investigation into the event concluded that there was no trace of the aircraft or its occupants. The exact circumstances surrounding the loss remain unknown due to the lack of debris or survivors.