Loss of aircraft during night mission near target

3 fatalities • North Korea, North Korea • Flight

An aircraft was lost to enemy anti-aircraft fire while conducting a night mission, resulting in the disappearance of all three crew members.

What happened

During a night intruder mission, an aircraft was operating toward its designated target. At approximately 1747 local time, which marked the final recorded communication from the flight, the aircraft was struck by enemy anti-aircraft fire. The impact led to a crash in the area.

Following the incident, a search was conducted, but no trace of the three crew members was ever recovered. The mission was underway during nighttime operations when the strike occurred.

Findings

Investigations into the loss of the aircraft concluded that the primary factor in the crash was the impact from enemy anti-aircraft fire while the plane was inbound to its target.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by enemy ground fire during a night mission.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-11-22 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near North Korea, North Korea?

An aircraft was lost to enemy anti-aircraft fire while conducting a night mission, resulting in the disappearance of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-11-22 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 1951-11-22 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34321, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at North Korea, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed by enemy ground fire during a night mission.

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