5 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Midland kills entire crew (44-35442)

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On October 23, 1949, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35442) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Midland, United States of America in flight. 5 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.

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An aircraft crashed approximately twenty miles southeast of Midland under unexplained conditions, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred when an aircraft went down in a remote area located roughly twenty miles to the southeast of Midland. The crash resulted in the loss of life for everyone on board, specifically killing all five crew members. At this stage, the specific circumstances leading to the impact remain unclear, and no further details regarding the sequence of events have been established.

Findings

There is currently no information available regarding contributing factors or official conclusions. The cause of the accident is listed as unknown, and no investigation findings have been released to clarify why the aircraft crashed in this location.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Oct 1949 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Midland, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed approximately twenty miles southeast of Midland under unexplained conditions, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Oct 1949 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Oct 1949 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-35442, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Midland, United States of America.