2 fatalities

Aircraft loss during railroad bombing mission near Seoul (44-34339)

Munsan, South KoreaFlight

On June 29, 1950, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34339) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Munsan, South Korea in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was downed by a combination of artillery fire and collision with power cables during a combat mission. 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 during a bombing mission targeting a railway north of Seoul after being struck by anti-aircraft fire and power lines.

What happened

During an aerial mission intended to strike a railroad infrastructure located to the north of Seoul, an aircraft was engaged by ground fire. While performing its bombing run, the plane was struck by artillery shells. Following this impact, the aircraft collided with overhead power cables.

The subsequent crash resulted in the loss of both crew members on board. There were 2 fatalities recorded during the incident.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained direct hits from shells during its mission.
  • Contact with electrical power lines contributed to the loss of control and the final impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft was downed by a combination of artillery fire and collision with power cables during a combat mission.