What happened
During a flight returning from the Korean War front, a twin engine aircraft was performing an approach to Iwakuni Air Force Base. During this phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The plane subsequently crashed into the ocean a few kilometers away from the coastline.
Following the impact, search efforts were unable to locate any wreckage or debris. There was no trace found of the airframe or the crew members on board at the time of the accident. All individuals on the flight are presumed lost.
Findings
Official investigations into the disappearance concluded that the primary reason for the loss of control was fuel exhaustion.