Crash of a Douglas C-54D-10-DC Skymaster in Pyongyang

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
42-72662
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10767
YOM:
1945
Location:
Pyongyang
Pyongyang (평양)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
At liftoff, an engine caught fire. The aircraft crashed in flames and was destroyed by a post crash fire. All crew members were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Engine fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-54D-10-DC Skymaster near Pyongyang: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
42-72742
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10847
YOM:
1945
Location:
Pyongyang
Pyongyang (평양)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances 4,5 km north of Pyongyang, killing all three crew members.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-50-DL Invader near Pyongyang: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1950 at 0048 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-34233
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
27512
YOM:
1944
Location:
Pyongyang
Pyongyang (평양)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a night mission over Pyongyang and the last radio contact was at 0048LT when the aircraft disappeared. No trace of the aircraft nor the three crew members was found. It is believed that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire.
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