Aircraft destruction following anti-aircraft fire near Suwon

No fatalities • Suwon, South Korea • Flight

An aircraft was struck by ground fire during flight, leading the crew to abandon the plane before it crashed south of Suwon.

What happened

During its scheduled flight path, the aircraft was targeted and struck by anti-aircraft fire. Following the impact from the ground-based weaponry, the crew determined that the aircraft could no longer be safely operated and initiated an emergency bailout procedure.

After the crew successfully exited the plane, the aircraft continued its descent and crashed in a location situated south of Suwon. While the airframe was completely destroyed upon impact, all three crew members were successfully recovered by rescue teams following their jump.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary reason for the loss of the aircraft was the impact from anti-aircraft fire encountered during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed after being struck by ground-based anti-aircraft fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-01-21 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Suwon, South Korea?

An aircraft was struck by ground fire during flight, leading the crew to abandon the plane before it crashed south of Suwon.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-01-21 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-01-21 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34236, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Suwon, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed after being struck by ground-based anti-aircraft fire.

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