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.
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.
What happened in the 12 Feb 1951 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Hamhung, North Korea?
An aircraft disappeared during a nighttime mission in the vicinity of Hamhung, leaving no trace of the vessel or its occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Feb 1951 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Feb 1951 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-35972, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Hamhung, North Korea.
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