4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash near Jeongseon (44-34349)

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On October 1, 1951, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34349) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Jeongseon, South 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region near Jeongseon under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred in a mountainous area situated close to Jeongseon. The aircraft went down during an unspecified phase of flight, and the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined. All four individuals on board the aircraft lost their lives in the incident.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash has not been established, as the event took place under unknown circumstances. The wreckage was located within the rugged terrain near the Jeongseon region, but no official conclusion regarding the mechanical or operational failures has been released.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Oct 1951 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Jeongseon, South Korea?

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region near Jeongseon under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Oct 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 1 Oct 1951 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-34349, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Jeongseon, South Korea.