Disappearance of aircraft during night mission

3 fatalities • Kumchon, North Korea • Flight

An aircraft vanished during a nighttime intruder mission, leaving no trace of the plane or its three-person crew.

What happened

During a scheduled night intruder mission, an aircraft disappeared under uncertain conditions. The final communication from the pilot was received at 0015 local time, marking the last radio contact with the base before the disappearance occurred.

Following the loss of contact, extensive efforts were made to locate the vessel, but no wreckage or evidence of the flight path was recovered. There is currently no information regarding the location of the crash site or the fate of the three crew members onboard.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in a night mission profile at the time of the incident.
  • The disappearance occurred shortly after the last radio transmission at 0015LT.
  • No trace of the aircraft or its occupants has been found.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-02-21 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Kumchon, North Korea?

An aircraft vanished during a nighttime intruder mission, leaving no trace of the plane or its three-person crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-02-21 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 1952-02-21 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34281, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Kumchon, North Korea.

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