4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash in northern South Korea during night mission (44-35887)

South Korea, South KoreaFlight

On July 23, 1952, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35887) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near South Korea, South Korea in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to unknown circumstances surrounding the crash. 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 crashed in northern South Korea while returning to base following a night intruder mission, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

What happened

During a nighttime mission involving an intruder flight, an aircraft crashed in an undetermined location within the northern region of South Korea. The incident occurred while the flight was in the process of returning to its home base.

There were four fatalities recorded during the accident, as every member of the crew perished in the crash. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the impact remain unknown, as the exact cause of the crash has not been determined. The flight was engaged in a mission profile involving night operations prior to the loss of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to unknown circumstances surrounding the crash.