1 fatality

Unidentified aircraft crash in North Korea (44-34342)

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On September 2, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34342) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near North Korea, North Korea in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash is currently unknown. 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 under unknown circumstances within North Korean territory, resulting in one fatality and two crew members being taken prisoner.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred at an undisclosed location within North Korea. The incident involved an aircraft carrying three crew members. During the event, one occupant of the aircraft was killed. The remaining two crew members survived the crash but were subsequently taken as prisoners of war by North Korean forces.

Findings

The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented, as the exact circumstances surrounding the accident are unknown. No official investigation details regarding the mechanical or operational status of the aircraft at the time of impact have been released.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash is currently unknown.