Republic of Korea Air Force

Safety profile and incident history for Republic of Korea Air Force.

Safety Score

7.9/10

Total Incidents

3

Total Fatalities

63

Recent Incidents

Antonov AN-2

Okcheon North Chungcheong (<U+CDA9><U+CCAD><U+BD81><U+B3C4>)

While performing a training mission in the vicinity of Okcheon, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. The pilot-in-command decided to ditch the aircraft in a river located in the suburb of Okcheon. Upon landing, both left wings were partially torn off and the aircraft came to rest in shallow water. All four crew members evacuated safely and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

June 1, 1982 53 Fatalities

Fairchild C-123 Provider

Seongnam AFB (Seoul) Gyeonggi (<U+ACBD><U+AE30><U+B3C4>)

After takeoff from Seongnam AFB, while climbing in haevy rain falls, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a mountains area located 15 km from the airport. All 53 occupants were killed.

November 11, 1969 10 Fatalities

Beechcraft U-21 Ute

Quy Nhon Bình Ð<U+1ECB>nh Province

The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances while flying in bad weather conditions. All 10 occupants were killed, among them two Generals, three Colonels and three commanding officers who were conducting an inspection of the South Korean troops engaged in the Vietnam War.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Vietnam

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Fairchild C-123 Provider1
Beechcraft U-21 Ute1
Antonov AN-21