4 fatalities

1950-12-20: Douglas A-26 Invader (44-35922) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Natsui-gawa, Japan

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On December 20, 1950, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35922) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Natsui-gawa, Japan in flight. 4 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.

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An aircraft crashed approximately 11 km from the Natsui-gawa river under unknown circumstances, leaving no trace of the four crew members.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred at a location situated roughly 11 km away from the Natsui-gawa. While the specific details surrounding the descent and impact remain undetermined, debris from the aircraft was discovered by local fishermen several hours after the event.

Despite the recovery of wreckage, search efforts failed to locate any of the four crew members on board. The aircraft's identity and the exact nature of the crash have not been established.

Findings

The precise cause of the accident remains unknown at this time. Investigators have yet to determine the circumstances that led to the loss of the aircraft or the disappearance of the occupants.