Night reconnaissance aircraft crash near Suwon

1 fatality • Suwon, South Korea • Landing (descent or approach)

A military aircraft crashed during its final approach to Suwon following a night mission, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.

What happened

During a return flight to the base at Suwon, an aircraft engaged in a night reconnaissance and photography mission crashed while attempting to land. The incident occurred during the final approach phase of the flight under conditions of poor visibility and inclement weather. The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway.

As a result of the impact, there were three fatalities recorded among the crew members, with one person confirmed dead and two others sustaining injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the accident indicated that the aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude during its approach. The primary factor contributing to the crash was that the aircraft was too low while maneuvering for landing in adverse weather conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway due to being at an inadequate altitude during final approach in poor weather.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-10-08 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Suwon, South Korea?

A military aircraft crashed during its final approach to Suwon following a night mission, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-10-08 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-10-08 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-35675, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Suwon, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway due to being at an inadequate altitude during final approach in poor weather.

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