On December 13, 1952, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35869) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Gunsan, South Korea during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after the takeoff roll was abandoned. 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.
An aircraft overran the runway after an abandoned takeoff roll, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
What happened
During a takeoff attempt, the flight crew initiated an abort of the takeoff roll for reasons that remain undetermined. The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length, leading to an overrun of the paved surface. The incident concluded when the aircraft came to a stop after exiting the runway area.
Findings
The accident resulted in one fatality and one injury among the occupants.
The primary factor in the excursion was the inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining distance of the runway following the aborted takeoff.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after the takeoff roll was abandoned.
What happened in the 13 Dec 1952 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Gunsan, South Korea?
An aircraft overran the runway after an abandoned takeoff roll, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 1952 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 13 Dec 1952 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-35869, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Gunsan, South Korea.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after the takeoff roll was abandoned.
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