Night ditching accident involving Douglas AD-4B Skyraider

10 fatalities • Jeju, South Korea • Flight

A Douglas AD-4B Skyraider crashed during a night flight from Iwakuni to Suwon following an engine failure, resulting in the loss of all ten crew members.

What happened

During a nighttime transit from Iwakica to Suwon, the crew of a Douglas AD-4B Skyraider experienced a mechanical emergency involving an engine failure. After notifying ground controllers of the situation, the flight crew decided to perform a ditching maneuver. The aircraft went down during this phase of flight, and the wreckage was located by search teams two days after the disappearance.

All ten individuals on board, consisting entirely of the crew, were killed in the accident.

Findings

While official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the crash was an engine failure, there has been speculation regarding external factors. Some theories suggest the possibility that the aircraft may have been struck by a US Navy Douglas AD-4B Skyraider during a night patrol, though this remains unconfirmed.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the failure of an engine during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-01-04 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Jeju, South Korea?

A Douglas AD-4B Skyraider crashed during a night flight from Iwakuni to Suwon following an engine failure, resulting in the loss of all ten crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-01-04 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-01-04 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 127752, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Jeju, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?