4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident at Daegu Airport (44-35630)

Daegu, South KoreaTakeoff (climb)

On January 5, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35630) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Daegu, South Korea during takeoff. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb from Daegu Airport, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

Shortly after departing from the USAF K-2 Airfield, known as Daegu Airport, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. The incident occurred approximately thirty seconds into the flight while the plane was in its climbing phase. Following the loss of control, the aircraft impacted the ground, resulting in a massive explosion at the crash site.

Findings

There were four fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, with all crew members on board losing their lives. The sequence of events indicates that the aircraft became uncontrollable during the early stages of flight.