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Night Intruder Aircraft Shot Down Over North Korea (44-34529)

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On February 19, 1952, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34529) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Sariwon, North Korea in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy antiaircraft 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During a night intruder mission, an aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire between Sinchon and Sariwon. One crew member was killed, and three others were taken prisoner of war.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a night intruder mission, the aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire. The crash occurred in the area between the cities of Sinchon and Sariwon. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or operator. ## Casualties and Crew Information The incident resulted in one crew member being killed. Three other crew members were taken prisoner of war (POW). The crew members listed in the source are S/Sgt Richard D. Abbott, Cpt Byron A. Dobbs Jr., 2nd Lt James L. Stanley, and 1st Lt Raymond C. Wilk. The source includes a dagger symbol (†) following the crew list, which typically indicates a fatality, but the specific individual is not explicitly identified in the provided text. ## Official Findings The official probable cause of the accident was determined to be that the aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire.

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