Daegu | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

While approaching Daegu Airport in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed 10 km west of the airfield. All three crew members were killed. It was reported that the aircraft was out of fuel at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DL in Daegu

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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43-16397

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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20863

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1944

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Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. Crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-55-DT Invader in Daegu

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

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Registration:

44-35990

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

29270

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1944

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While returning to Daegu Airfield after a combat mission, the aircraft crashed on approach. All four crew members were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-54D-1-DC Skymaster in Daegu: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Registration:

42-72495

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

10600

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1945

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Shortly after takeoff from runway 31 at Daegu Airport, while in initial climb, the four engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain facing the airport and located 4,5 km northwest of the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all four crew members were killed. For unknown reason, the airplane was unable to gain sufficient height after rotation.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-40-DT Invader in Daegu: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Registration:

44-35630

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Bombing

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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28909

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1944

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Thirty seconds after takeoff from Daegu Airport (USAF K-2 Airfield), while climbing, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-50-DL Invader in Daegu: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Registration:

44-34266

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Bombing

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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27545

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1944

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On final approach to Daegu Airport (USAF K-2 Airfield), the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed 6 km west of the airport. All three crew members were killed. It is believed that the loss of control was caused by a dual engine failure due to a fuel exhaustion.