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1952-04-19: Douglas A-26 Invader (44-34098) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Gunsan, South Korea

Gunsan, South KoreaTakeoff (climb)

On April 19, 1952, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34098) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Gunsan, South Korea during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of control was believed to have been caused by an engine failure. 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.

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Two crew members died and two were rescued after their aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea about a mile offshore following takeoff from Gunsan AFB. The accident involved 2nd Lt Charles M. Familia, 1st Lt James B. Gorral Jr., 1st Lt William F. McMurry, and 2nd Lt Wallace D. Stewart.

Accident Details

Shortly after takeoff from runway 24 at Gunsan Air Force Base, the aircraft experienced a stall while climbing. It subsequently crashed into the sea approximately one mile offshore. Two crew members were reported killed in the accident, while two others were rescued.

Crew

The crew consisted of 2nd Lt Charles M. Familia, 1st Lt James B. Gorral Jr., 1st Lt William F. McMurry, and 2nd Lt Wallace D. Stewart. Among them, two were killed: 1st Lt James B. Gorral Jr. and 2nd Lt Wallace D. Stewart. The survivors were 2nd Lt Charles M. Familia and 1st Lt William F. McMurry.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the loss of control was believed to have been caused by an engine failure.

Engine failure

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