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Crash of a Douglas A-26B-66-DL Invader in Sunchon: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-34705
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
27984
YOM:
1944
Location:
Sunchon
South Pyongan (평안남도)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was hit by antiaircraft fire and crashed in a huge explosion near Sunchon, killing all three crew members.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL near Montalto di Castro

Date & Time: Dec 24, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-15110
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
19576
YOM:
1944
Location:
Montalto di Castro
Lazio
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft suffered a fuel exhaustion, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a field located 8 km north of Montalto di Castro. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-50-DT Invader off Natsui-gawa: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-35922
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
29201
YOM:
1944
Location:
Natsui-gawa
Tōhoku
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances about 11 km off Natsui-gawa. Some debris were found few hours later by fishermen but no trace of the four crew members.

Crash of a Douglas C-54E-5-DO Skymaster on Mt Tabeyoc: 38 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1950 at 0730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
44-9096
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Naha - Clark
MSN:
27322
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mt Tabayoc
Benguet
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
31
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
38
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet in low visibility, the four engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Tabeyoc (9,322 feet high) located about 150 km north of the Clark AFB. The wreckage was found two days later in an isolated area and all 38 occupants have been killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was reduced due to clouds in the area and the crew was unable to distinguish the mountain.
Probable cause:
The crew was flying under instruments flight rules when the accident occurred and no mechanical failure was reported on the aircraft. Thus, the accident was considered as a controlled flight into terrain.

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

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
42-72690
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10795
YOM:
1945
Location:
Ashiya AFB
Kyūshū
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crash landed in poor weather conditions. There were no casualties.

Douglas A-26C-55-DT Invader in Bolling AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-35992
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bolling - Bolling
MSN:
29271
YOM:
1944
Location:
Bolling AFB
Washington DC
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the vicinity of the Bolling AFB while performing a local training sortie. Two crew members were killed while a third occupant was injured.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-61-DL Invader near Gyeongsan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-34222
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
27501
YOM:
1944
Location:
Gyeongsan
North Gyeongsang (경상북도)
Country:
South Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft suffered a fuel exhaustion and all three crew members decided to bail and abandoned the aircraft that crashed in an uninhabited area located few km southwest of Gyeongsan. Two crew members were killed (apparently their parachute failed to open) while the third occupant was injured.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-61-DL Invader in Renton: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-34549
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
27828
YOM:
1944
Location:
Renton
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight when the aircraft crashed three miles southwest of Renton, killing both crew members. The accident occurred in stormy weather.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-50-DT Invader in Pakchŏn: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-35874
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
29153
YOM:
1944
Location:
Pakchŏn
North Pyongan (평안북도)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While flying at low height, the aircraft was hit by enemy antiaircraft fire, hit power cables and crashed. All three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Hagaru-ri AFB

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
45-0949
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
16952/34211
YOM:
1945
Location:
Hagaru-ri AFB
South Hamgyong (함경남도)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
35
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Hagaru-ri AFB, while in initial climb, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located three km east of the airfield and came to rest. All 38 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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