Republic of Korea Navy

Safety profile and incident history for Republic of Korea Navy.

Safety Score

9.6/10

Total Incidents

4

Total Fatalities

15

Recent Incidents

November 27, 1989 4 Fatalities

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Pohang North Gyeongsang (<U+ACBD><U+C0C1><U+BD81><U+B3C4>)

Shortly after liftoff, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway, bursting into flames. All four crew members were killed. They were engaged in a local training flight.

August 12, 1982 4 Fatalities

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Japan Sea All World

The twin engine airplane was engaged in a joint exercise with the US Navy over the Japan Sea when it crashed in unknown circumstances. All four crew members were killed.

October 6, 1977 3 Fatalities

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Gimhae South Gyeongsang (<U+ACBD><U+C0C1><U+B0A8><U+B3C4>)

The crew was completing a training flight at Gimhae Airport. On final approach, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed few hundred meters short of runway. All three crew members were killed.

May 25, 1976 4 Fatalities

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Gimhae South Gyeongsang (<U+ACBD><U+C0C1><U+B0A8><U+B3C4>)

Struck a mountain near Gimhae while completing a training mission in poor weather conditions. All four crew members were killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

World

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

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