Gunsan

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16223/32971

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1945

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Crashed in unknown circumstances at Gunsan Airfield. The crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-50-DT Invader in Gunsan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1952

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44-35869

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Training

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Gunsan - Gunsan

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29148

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1944

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The takeoff roll was abandoned for unknown reason. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest. A pilot was killed while the second occupant was injured.
Crew:
A1c Thomas J. Condron, †
1st Lt Abner L. Wilkerson.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-66-DL Invader off Gunsan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1952

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44-34623

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Gunsan - Gunsan

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27902

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1944

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The crew was performing a night training mission in the region of Gunsan. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed into the sea, about 6 km offshore. A crew member was rescued while the second one was killed.
Crew:
1st Lt L. J. Schiller,
1st Lt Fernie Wood. †

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-45-DL Invader off Gunsan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1952

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44-34098

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Gunsan - Gunsan

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27377

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1944

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Shortly after takeoff from runway 24 at Gunsan AFB, while climbing, the aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea about a mile off shore. Two crew members were killed while two others were rescued.
Crew:
2nd Lt Charles M. Familia, †
1st LT James B. Gorral Jr.,
1st Lt William F. McMurry, †
2nd Lt Wallace D. Stewart.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the loss of control was caused by an engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-55-DL Invader in Gunsan AFB

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1951

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Landing (descent or approach)

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44-34357

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27636

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Crashed on landing and was destroyed by fire. All three crew members were injured.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-55-DT Invader in Gunsan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1951

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Landing (descent or approach)

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44-35939

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Gunsan - Gunsan

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29218

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1944

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The crew was performing a local training flight. During a single-engine approach by night, the nose gear warning light turned on and the pilot attempted a single-engine go around. Asymmetrical thrust wrapped the airplane up and it cartwheeled, throwing the instructor pilot from the cockpit and killing the passenger.
Crew:
Cpt Earnest 'Jesse' L. James,
Cpt Earl K. Jinkins,
Sgt Richard Lang. †

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

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1951

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44-35958

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29237

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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

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44-34347

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