Disappearance of aircraft during North Korean mission

3 fatalities • Sinmi-do Island, North Korea • Flight

An aircraft disappeared while conducting a night reconnaissance mission over North Korea after losing radio contact.

What happened

During a nighttime mission conducted over North Korean airspace, an unidentified aircraft vanished without a trace. The flight was engaged in an intruder mission when communication with the ground was severed. The final radio transmission from the aircraft was recorded at 2325 local time.

Following this last contact, no further information regarding the aircraft's position or status was received. No wreckage or debris has been recovered to date, and the mission's outcome remains unconfirmed.

Findings

  • The flight was operating during nighttime hours.
  • Loss of radio contact occurred at 2325LT.
  • The aircraft disappeared while traversing North Korean territory.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-06-05 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Sinmi-do Island, North Korea?

An aircraft disappeared while conducting a night reconnaissance mission over North Korea after losing radio contact.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-06-05 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-06-05 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-35760, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Sinmi-do Island, North Korea.

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