3 fatalities

Loss of twin-engine aircraft near Yangdŏk (44-34314)

Yangdŏk, North KoreaFlight

On September 14, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34314) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Yangdŏk, North Korea in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was destroyed after being struck by anti-aircraft fire during low-altitude flight. 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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a mountainous area northwest of Yangdŏk after being struck by anti-aircraft fire, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During a flight at low altitude, a twin-engine aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft weaponry. The impact caused the aircraft to crash within a mountainous zone situated approximately 16 km northwest of Yangdŏk.

The incident resulted in significant casualties among the crew. Of the four personnel on board, three crew members lost their lives during the event. One member of the crew survived the crash but was taken as a prisoner of war.

Findings

Investigations into the loss of the aircraft determined that the primary reason for the crash was that the plane was shot down by enemy fire while operating at low altitude.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed after being struck by anti-aircraft fire during low-altitude flight.