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Night Reconnaissance Aircraft Disappears Over North Korea (44-34542)

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On March 6, 1952, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34542) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near North Korea, North Korea in flight. 4 people were killed. 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 conducting a night reconnaissance mission over North Korea disappeared after its last radio contact at 0601LT. No trace of the aircraft or its four crew members was found.

Incident Overview During a night reconnaissance mission over North Korea, an aircraft lost contact with command. The crew made their final radio transmission at 0601LT. Following this contact, the aircraft disappeared under unknown circumstances. No wreckage or trace of the aircraft was ever recovered, and the fate of the crew remains unknown. ## Crew Members The aircraft was operated by a four-person crew. The personnel assigned to the mission were: * 1st Lt Howard J. Davies * 1st Lt Warren M. Hoff * A3C Norman W. Peterson * 1st Lt Robert C. Steele The source does not provide the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Mar 1952 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near North Korea, North Korea?

An aircraft conducting a night reconnaissance mission over North Korea disappeared after its last radio contact at 0601LT. No trace of the aircraft or its four crew members was found.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Mar 1952 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Mar 1952 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34542, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at North Korea, North Korea.

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