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Night Interdiction Mission Loss: Twin-Engine Aircraft Shot Down (44-34699)

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On November 14, 1952, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34699) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near North Korea, North Korea in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Apparently 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 disappeared from radar at 0032LT during a night interdiction mission after apparent enemy fire. One crew member was captured, and three were killed.

Incident Overview During a night interdiction mission, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft made their final radio contact at 0015LT. The aircraft subsequently disappeared from radar screens at 0032LT. The source indicates the aircraft was apparently shot down by enemy fire. ## Casualties and Crew The incident resulted in one crew member becoming a prisoner of war, while three others were killed. The crew consisted of A3c John C. Brennan, 1st Lt Edward S. Guthrie Jr., 1st Lt Ralph A. Neis, and 1st Lt Andrew W. Schmidt. The source does not specify which individual was captured or killed, nor does it provide the aircraft's registration, operator, or specific location.

Probable cause

Apparently shot down by enemy fire

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