Aircraft crash into river following takeoff

No fatalities • Gimhae, South Korea • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into a river approximately 3 kilometers from the airfield during its initial climb, resulting in no fatalities among the crew.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft entered a descent and struck a river located roughly 3 km from the departure airfield. The incident occurred while the plane was in its climbing phase, shortly after departing from the runway. While the wreckage of the aircraft has not been recovered, all three crew members on board were successfully rescued following the impact.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the crash remain unknown. Investigators have not yet determined the exact sequence of events that led to the loss of the aircraft in the river.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-01-13 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Gimhae, South Korea?

An aircraft crashed into a river approximately 3 kilometers from the airfield during its initial climb, resulting in no fatalities among the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-01-13 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-01-13 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34546, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Gimhae, South Korea.

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