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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes After Antiaircraft Fire During Bombing Mission (44-34267)

Suwon, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 4, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34267) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Suwon, South Korea during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 hit by antiaircraft fire over North Korea returned to Suwon AFB but crashed on landing. All three crew members escaped, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During a bombing mission over North Korea, a twin-engine aircraft came under antiaircraft fire. The crew successfully evacuated the combat area and returned to Suwon Air Force Base. However, upon touchdown, the aircraft went out of control and crashed. All three crew members escaped the aircraft, which was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact cause of the crash beyond the antiaircraft fire and loss of control on landing. ## Crew and Aircraft Condition The three crew members were able to evacuate the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, likely due to the antiaircraft fire and the crash. The source does not provide details on the extent of the damage or the specific systems affected.

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