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Aircraft Shot Down by Enemy Antiaircraft Fire (44-35882)

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On May 17, 1953, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35882) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near North Korea, North Korea in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire. 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

An aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire after its right engine was hit and caught fire. The plane crashed into the ground, killing two crew members while two others bailed out.

Incident Overview and Cause of the Crash The aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire during flight. The right engine was struck by the fire and subsequently caught fire. Following the engine damage and fire, the aircraft dove into the ground and crashed. The official probable cause of the accident was determined to be enemy antiaircraft fire. ## Crew Members and Casualties The aircraft carried four crew members. Two crew members were killed in the crash, while two others bailed out. The crew consisted of A1c Jerome Karpowicz, Cpt Raymond W. Quesnell, 1st Lt Clifford G. Selman, and Cpt John E. Walseth Jr. The source indicates that Cpt Raymond W. Quesnell and Cpt John E. Walseth Jr. were killed, while A1c Jerome Karpowicz and 1st Lt Clifford G. Selman bailed out.

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