1 fatality

Night Training Mission Crash Off Gunsan (44-34623)

Gunsan, South KoreaTakeoff (climb)

On June 23, 1952, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34623) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Gunsan, South Korea during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. 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

An aircraft crashed into the sea about 6 km offshore from Gunsan during a night training mission. One crew member was rescued, while the other was killed. The official probable cause was engine failure.

Incident Overview and Location Details The incident occurred during a night training mission in the region of Gunsan. The aircraft was in its initial climb phase shortly after takeoff when it experienced a stall. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the sea, approximately 6 kilometers offshore from the coast. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the source material. ## Crew Information and Casualties The flight crew consisted of two individuals: 1st Lt L. J. Schiller and 1st Lt Fernie Wood. Following the crash, one crew member was successfully rescued from the water. The second crew member was killed in the accident. The source does not specify which crew member was rescued and which was killed. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific engine, the nature of the failure, or the sequence of events leading to the stall.