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Night Intruder Mission Loss Over North Korea (44-34704)

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On December 18, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34704) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kanggye, North Korea in flight. 3 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft conducting a night intruder mission over North Korea crashed in unknown circumstances between Kujang and Kanggye. No wreckage or crew members were recovered.

Mission Context and Final Contact The crew was operating a night intruder mission over North Korea. While flying between the cities of Kujang and Kanggye, the crew completed its last radio contact at 2150 local time while approaching the target area. ## Accident and Aftermath The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. No trace of the aircraft or the crew was found. ## Crew The crew consisted of Captain Jack M. Beeson, Technical Sergeant John E. Grabosky, and First Lieutenant Martin R. Roberts. No aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date is provided in the source material.

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