3 fatalities

Disappearance of aircraft during North Korean mission (44-35760)

Sinmi-do Island, North KoreaFlight

On June 5, 1952, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35760) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Sinmi-do Island, 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 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.