Loss of aircraft during leaflet mission over North Korea

6 fatalities • Pyonggang, North Korea • Flight

An aircraft was destroyed by anti-aircraft fire while conducting a leaflet drop mission near the Seoul-Wonsan highway.

What happened

During a mission to distribute leaflets along the highway connecting Seoul and Wonsan, an aircraft was struck by enemy anti-aircraft weaponry. The strike occurred while the plane was operating in the vicinity of Pyonggang, resulting in a crash within that region.

There were no survivors from the incident. The flight involved a total of six crew members, all of whom lost their lives when the aircraft went down.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the destruction of the aircraft was the direct result of enemy anti-aircraft fire encountered during its flight path over the target area.

Probable cause

The aircraft was downed by enemy anti-aircraft artillery.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-04-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Pyonggang, North Korea?

An aircraft was destroyed by anti-aircraft fire while conducting a leaflet drop mission near the Seoul-Wonsan highway.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-04-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-04-30 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 44-77261, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Pyonggang, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was downed by enemy anti-aircraft artillery.

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