Republic of Korea Air Force
Safety Score
7.9/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
63
Recent Incidents
Antonov AN-2
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.
Fairchild C-123 Provider
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.
Beechcraft U-21 Ute
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
