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Twin-Engine Aircraft Shot Down Near Pyongyang-Sunan Airport (44-34543)

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On March 24, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34543) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Pyongyang-Sunan, North Korea in flight. One person was killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft was hit by antiaircraft fire while flying low near its target and crash-landed 8 km north of Pyongyang-Sunan Airport. One crew member was killed and two were injured.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft was struck by antiaircraft fire while flying at low altitude near its target. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed 8 km north of Pyongyang-Sunan Airport. ## Casualties One crew member was killed in the incident, while two others were injured. ## Crew The crew consisted of 1st Lt William G. Boswell, Cpt Harry F. Hedlund, and S/Sgt William H. B. Ranes. ## Official Findings The official probable cause was determined to be that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. ## Notes The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the distance and direction from Pyongyang-Sunan Airport.

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