3 fatalities

Search for missing military aircraft in mountainous terrain suspended (44-35749)

South Korea, South KoreaFlight

On June 29, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35749) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near South Korea, South 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

Search and rescue operations have been halted following the disappearance of a military aircraft during a low-level combat mission.

What happened

A military aircraft disappeared while performing a strafing maneuver over a rugged, mountainous area. During the execution of this low-level attack run, the aircraft went missing, prompting an extensive search and rescue operation to locate the wreckage and the personnel on board.

Despite the efforts of recovery teams, no debris from the aircraft or any evidence regarding the fate of the crew was located. Due to the lack of physical traces in the difficult terrain, authorities eventually made the decision to terminate all active search operations.

Findings

The mission involved a crew consisting of three members: a captain, a first lieutenant, and a staff sergeant. The aircraft crashed during the strafing phase of its flight profile. No specific wreckage or remains were recovered from the site.