3 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Seoul during night mission return (44-35941)

Seoul, South KoreaFlight

On November 30, 1950, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35941) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Seoul, South Korea in flight. 3 people were killed. 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 unidentified circumstances in the Seoul region while returning from a nighttime operation, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a night mission, an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Seoul. The incident occurred as the flight was in the process of returning to its destination following the completion of its nocturnal operations. The specific sequence of events leading up to the impact remains undetermined.

There were three fatalities among the crew members on board at the time of the accident. No other individuals were reported to be involved in the crash.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash is currently unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact have not been established. Investigations into the specific mechanical or operational failures have not yet provided a definitive explanation for why the aircraft failed to complete its return flight.