2 fatalities

Aircraft accident near Chuncheon involving two fatalities (44-35618)

Chuncheon, South KoreaFlight

On May 21, 1953, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35618) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chuncheon, South Korea in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accumulation of ice on the aircraft during flight. 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 in the vicinity of Chuncheon, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and leaving two others injured.

What happened

A flight operating in the area of Chuncheon experienced a fatal accident during its mission. The incident involved an aircraft carrying four crew members. During the course of the flight, the aircraft encountered conditions that led to a crash near the location.

The impact resulted in two fatalities among the crew, while the remaining two crew members sustained injuries. No other survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor leading to the loss of the aircraft was severe icing encountered during flight.

Probable cause

The accumulation of ice on the aircraft during flight.