Disappearance of US Air Force aircraft near Sunan Airport

5 fatalities • Pyongyang-Sunan, North Korea • Flight

A twin-engine military aircraft vanished during a night mission between Pyongyang and Sinanju on April 6, leaving no trace of the crew or wreckage.

What happened

On the night of April 6, a twin engine military aircraft was conducting an intruder mission traveling from Pyongyang toward Sinanju. The final communication from the flight was recorded at 23:53 local time. Shortly after midnight, the aircraft went missing in the vicinity of Sunan Airport.

Following the loss of contact, search efforts were unable to locate any debris or evidence regarding the fate of the plane. There was no trace of the wreckage or the five crew members on board found at the crash site or surrounding areas.

Findings

At this time, the specific circumstances surrounding the disappearance remain unknown, as no physical evidence of the impact or the aircraft's final flight path has been recovered.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-04-07 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Pyongyang-Sunan, North Korea?

A twin-engine military aircraft vanished during a night mission between Pyongyang and Sinanju on April 6, leaving no trace of the crew or wreckage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-04-07 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-04-07 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34601, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Pyongyang-Sunan, North Korea.

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