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Aircraft Crash Near Chorwon (44-34666)

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On November 25, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34666) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chorwon, 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 crashed 8 km northwest of Chorwon after the crew reported icing conditions. No wreckage or the four crew members were found.

Incident Overview and Crew Details At 0507LT, the crew of an aircraft reported encountering icing conditions. Following this report, the crew apparently attempted to bail out before the aircraft crashed 8 km northwest of Chorwon. The incident resulted in the loss of the aircraft and its four-person crew. The individuals on board were identified as Captain Guy B. Harrell Jr., Air First Class Charles E. Parham Jr., Second Lieutenant James D. Smith Jr., and Second Lieutenant Charles R. Thompson. No trace of the aircraft or the crew members was subsequently located. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Nov 1951 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Chorwon, North Korea?

An aircraft crashed 8 km northwest of Chorwon after the crew reported icing conditions. No wreckage or the four crew members were found.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Nov 1951 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 25 Nov 1951 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34666, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Chorwon, North Korea.

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