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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK near Eielson AFB

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
44-48134
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13950/25395
YOM:
1944
Location:
Eielson AFB
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near the Tanana River, about five miles southwest of Eielson AFB, while on approach. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-55-DL Invader near Sin'gye: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-34337
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
27616
YOM:
1944
Location:
Sin'gye
North Hwanghae (황해북도)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While on a night intruder mission, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Sin'gye. Last radio contact was established at 0228LT. The wreckage was observed but SAR effort were negative and hampered by poor weather conditions. All four crew members were MIA.
Crew:
A2C Ronald W. Cheston,
1st Lt Henry T. Dixon,
1st Lt Robert C. Finch,
2nd Lt William R. Lyden.

Crash of a Boeing B-29-65-BW Superfortress in Mountain Home: 7 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Operator:
Registration:
44-69810
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mountain Home - Mountain Home
MSN:
10642
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mountain Home
Idaho
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Mountain Home Airport, consisting of touch and goes. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the four engine bomber went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion about 1,300 feet past the runway end. The aircraft exploded on impact and disintegrated, killing all seven crew members.

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

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-35745
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
29024
YOM:
1944
Location:
Busan
Busan (부산)
Country:
South Korea
Region:
Asia
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-35-DT Invader near Ichon: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1951 at 2305 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-35388
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
28667
YOM:
1944
Location:
Ichon
Kangwon (강원도)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While in a night intruder reconnaissance mission, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by antiaircraft fire and crashed near Ichon. SAR efforts were negative.
Crew:
T/Sgt Bernard L. McManaman,
1st Lt Ernest C. Oliphant,
1st Lt William E. Roy.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

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

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1951 at 0248 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-34342
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
27621
YOM:
1944
Location:
North Korea
All North Korea
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in North Korea. Two crew members became POW while the third occupant was killed.
Crew:
Cpt Joseph S. Collins, †
1st Lt Perry A. Dawson,
1st Lt Frederick R. Koontz.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-90-DL near Togiak: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-15994
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
20460
YOM:
1944
Location:
Togiak
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances seven miles southwest of Togiak. At least one crew member was killed.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-35-DL Invader in North Korea: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
41-39442
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7155
YOM:
1941
Location:
North Korea
All North Korea
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While on a night intruder mission, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by enemy fire and crashed. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpt Harold O. Keister,
Cpt John G. Moore,
S/Sgt Nicholas M. Palmiotti.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

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

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-35958
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
29237
YOM:
1944
Location:
Gunsan
North Jeolla (전라북도)
Country:
South Korea
Region:
Asia
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-61-DL Invader near Ichon: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-34580
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
27859
YOM:
1944
Location:
Ichon
Kangwon (강원도)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Last radio contact at 2300LT on August 25. Crashed in unknown circumstances near Ichon. All four crew members were missed in action.
Crew:
1st Lt Edward L. Feakes,
Cpt David W. Howard,
A1C William R. Ingold,
1st Lt Charles M. Rein.
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