Korean War C-119 Friendly Fire Incident in Inje District (49-0123)

Incident Overview During a supply mission to drop ammunition in the Inje District, a United States Air Force C-119 was struck by US artillery fire while approaching the drop zone. The aircraft was flying side by side with a second USAF C-119, registered 48-0350, which was carrying a crew of four. The impact struck the tail of the first aircraft, causing it to go out of control and collide with the second aircraft. Both planes subsequently crashed, resulting in the deaths of all eleven occupants across the two aircraft. ## Crew Members The crew of the first aircraft included Cpl Jack A. Beck, 1st Lt James W. Bonner, 1st Lt David L. Cook, S/Sgt Carl J. Dorsey, 1st Lt Bradley B. Irish, S/Sgt Winfred D. Morgan, and 2nd Lt Harry H. Sherman Jr. The second aircraft carried a crew of four, though their names are not specified in the source. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was mistakenly shot down by US artillery fire.