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Aircraft Destroyed by Enemy Fire Near Pyongsan (44-34544)

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On April 24, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34544) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Pyongsan, North Korea in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. 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 was hit by enemy antiaircraft fire en route, causing a left wing fire. The crew abandoned the plane, which crashed near Pyongsan. All three crew members were rescued.

Incident Overview During an en route flight, the aircraft came under enemy antiaircraft fire. The attack resulted in a fire breaking out in the left wing. The crew subsequently abandoned the aircraft, which dove into the ground and crashed in the vicinity of Pyongsan. The aircraft was destroyed in the incident. All three crew members were rescued. ## Crew Members The crew consisted of Captain William L. Cara, Captain William R. Fitch, and Staff Sergeant Norman E. Snider. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Apr 1951 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Pyongsan, North Korea?

An aircraft was hit by enemy antiaircraft fire en route, causing a left wing fire. The crew abandoned the plane, which crashed near Pyongsan. All three crew members were rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Apr 1951 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Apr 1951 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34544, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Pyongsan, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by enemy fire.

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