Crash of a Douglas C-47A-90-DL in Maedong: 7 killed

Date & Time: Sep 29, 1951
Operator:
Registration:
43-15932
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
20398
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew started the descent to Daegu Airport in poor weather conditions when the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located near Maedong, about 26 km northeast of its intended destination. All seven crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpt George A. Baksankas,
Sgt Henry F. Hatfield Jr.,
S/Sgt Edward D. J. Herb,
1st Lt Francis J. Hunter,
S/Sgt Clarence E. Renfrow,
S/Sgt Herbert C. Turman,
T/Sgt Rolfe M. Watson.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-55-DL Invader in Busan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-34365
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
27644
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Busan Airfield, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the Suyong Bay, about 5 km southeast of the airport. Two crew members were killed while two others were injured.
Crew:
Cpt Albert S. Jackson Jr.,
Cpt Ashley G. Jones, †
2nd Lt James S. Walker Jr., †
Cpl Leslie J. P. Wiggins.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-66-DL Invader near Wonju: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1951 at 1532 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-34750
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
27929
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While on a reconnaissance mission, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Wonju. Last radio contact at 1532LT. Two crew survived while three others were killed.
Crew:
Cpt David C. Hearn, †
1st Lt William J. Lewis,
1st Frederick P. Pelser,
Sgt Frank Stefas, †
Cpt Charles F. Wright. †

Crash of a Boeing B-29-40-MO Superfortress in Daegu: 14 killed

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-27326
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
14
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
While approaching Daegu Airport in reduced visibility, the heavy bomber hit a mountain and crashed 5 km east of the airport. All 14 crew members were killed.
Crew:
M/Sgt Michael A. Bakich,
Cpl Ronald F. Brodeur,
1st Lt Donald D. Brown,
T/Sgt Donald V. Capron,
2nd Lt Jack Carrara,
Cpl Raymond L. Clayton,
Sgt Gerald K. Findel,
Pfc Wallace D. Hande,
Cpt Albert McNeeley,
1st Lt Warren L. Morgan,
Cpl Richard J. Pereira,
2nd Lt Robert D. Peterson,
2nd Lt Malcolm L. Rush,
Cpl John Spann.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-45-DT Invader in Busan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-35745
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
29024
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed 400 meters past the runway end. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt John B. Randolph,
Cpl Harold J. Rovira Jr.,
2nd Lt Oliver S. Williams,
Cpt James G. Willis Jr.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-55-DT Invader off Gunsan AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-35958
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
29237
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Gunsan AFB, while climbing, an engine failed and caught fire. The aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea. Two crew members were killed while a third occupant was injured.
Crew:
1st Lt Ford M. Garvin,
Cpt Richard A. Grablin, †
Lt Col James H. Moyer Jr. †
Probable cause:
Engine failure and fire.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-56-DL Invader off Gunsan AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-34347
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
27626
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Gunsan AFB, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the bay. A crew member drowned while three others were injured.
Probable cause:
It appears that the cockpit canopy inadvertently opened shortly after liftoff.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-55-DL Invader in Busan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 5, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-34362
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
27641
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
With one engine out, the aircraft lost height and crashed on a bridge on the Suyong River in Busan. A crew member was killed while two others were injured.
Crew:
1st LT Henry G. Ausburn Jr., †
2nd Lt John A. Keller,
1st LT Wallace J. Rufeisen.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-55-DT Invader in Suwon AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 29, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-35985
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
29264
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
During a single engine night approach to Suwon AFB, the aircraft hit a mountain and crashed few km short of runway. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt John R. Burtis,
2nd Lt Edward C. Cayemberg,
2nd Lt Philip Moscatelli.