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Night Reconnaissance Aircraft Crashes Short of Runway at Suwon (44-35675)

Suwon, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 8, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35675) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Suwon, South Korea during landing or approach. One person was 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Suwon during a final approach in poor weather after a night reconnaissance and photo mission. One crew member was killed and two were injured.

Incident Overview and Crew Details An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Suwon while on final approach in poor weather conditions. The crew had been returning to their base at Suwon following a night reconnaissance and photo mission. The aircraft was too low during the approach, leading to the crash. The crew consisted of 1st Lt Britton E. Cranfill Jr., 1st Lt John W. Miller, and 1st Lt Joseph B. Parker. One crew member was killed in the accident, while two others were injured. The source does not specify which crew member was killed, the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the crash.

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What happened in the 8 Oct 1951 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Suwon, South Korea?

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Suwon during a final approach in poor weather after a night reconnaissance and photo mission. One crew member was killed and two were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Oct 1951 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 8 Oct 1951 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-35675, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Suwon, South Korea.

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