2 fatalities

Fuel Exhaustion Leads to Aircraft Crash Near Gyeongsan (44-34222)

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On December 6, 1950, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34222) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Gyeongsan, South Korea in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Fuel exhaustion. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in an uninhabited area southwest of Gyeongsan after fuel exhaustion. Two crew members died when their parachutes failed to open, while the third was injured.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft experienced a fuel exhaustion incident, prompting all three crew members to abandon the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently crashed in an uninhabited area located a few kilometers southwest of Gyeongsan. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact coordinates of the crash site. ## Crew Egress and Casualties All three crew members decided to bail out of the aircraft. Two of the crew members were killed, apparently because their parachutes failed to open. The third occupant was injured during the incident. The source does not provide further details on the specific injuries or the circumstances of the egress. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified fuel exhaustion as the probable cause of the accident. No other contributing factors or mechanical issues were mentioned in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Dec 1950 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Gyeongsan, South Korea?

An aircraft crashed in an uninhabited area southwest of Gyeongsan after fuel exhaustion. Two crew members died when their parachutes failed to open, while the third was injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Dec 1950 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Dec 1950 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34222, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Gyeongsan, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Fuel exhaustion