No fatalities

Aircraft crash during landing results in injuries (44-34357)

Gunsan, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 20, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34357) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Gunsan, 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

An aircraft crashed while attempting to land, resulting in a post-crash fire and injuries to the flight crew.

What happened

During the final phase of flight, an aircraft was involved in a significant accident upon arrival at its destination. While performing the landing maneuver, the aircraft impacted the ground, leading to a loss of control. The impact was followed by a severe fire that consumed the wreckage.

All three crew members on board sustained injuries during the event. There were no other persons reported involved in the accident.

Findings

The primary consequence of the impact was the destruction of the aircraft due to the subsequent fire. The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the landing phase that led to the loss of structural integrity and the ignition of the wreckage.