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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data 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.