Emergency landing near Miho due to fuel exhaustion

No fatalities • Miho, Japan • Flight

An aircraft returning to Iwakuni Air Force Base from Korea was forced to perform an emergency landing on a beach after running out of fuel.

What happened

During a flight originating in Korea and bound for Iwakuni Air Force Base, the crew encountered a critical shortage of fuel while traversing the Miho region. As the aircraft's fuel supply was depleted, the crew was compelled to execute an emergency landing procedure.

The aircraft subsequently crash-landed on a beach. While the impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, all three crew members were successfully rescued from the site without reported fatalities.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the incident was fuel exhaustion during the transit from Korea.

Probable cause

The aircraft ran out of fuel while en route to Iwakuni Air Force Base.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-08-14 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Miho, Japan?

An aircraft returning to Iwakuni Air Force Base from Korea was forced to perform an emergency landing on a beach after running out of fuel.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-08-14 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-08-14 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34279, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Miho, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft ran out of fuel while en route to Iwakuni Air Force Base.

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