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Unidentified Aircraft Disappearance Near Hamhung (44-35972)

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On February 12, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35972) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Hamhung, North Korea 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft disappeared during a nighttime mission in the vicinity of Hamhung, leaving no trace of the vessel or its occupants.

What happened

During a night-time mission involving an intruder operation, an aircraft went missing in the region surrounding Hamhung. The final communication received from the flight was recorded at 02:18 local time. Following the loss of contact, search efforts were unable to locate any wreckage or evidence of the impact site.

Findings

  • There is no physical trace of the aircraft remaining in the area.
  • The four crew members on board are also unaccounted for following the disappearance.
  • The mission was being conducted under nighttime conditions at the time of the loss of contact.

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