ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 84826
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Thursday 23 August 1951 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Vought F4U-4B Corsair |
| Owner/operator: | US Navy |
| Registration: | 62920 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Wonsan, near, N. Korea -
 North Korea
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | USS Essex |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Operated out of USS Essex (CV-9) aircraft carrier. Part of three-ship element, became separated from flight leader in bad weather near Wonsan Harbor, no further contact.
Sources:
http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/
- JF Baugher
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Jun-2014 17:47 | Uli Elch | Updated [Location, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Source] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation