47-2622
Flight / Schedule
47-2622
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
47-2622
Date
December 26, 1952 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Jinhae AFB Gangwon (<U+AC15><U+C6D0><U+B3C4>)
Region
Asia • South Korea
Narrative Report
On December 26, 1952 at 12:00 AM, 47-2622 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia, with the event recorded near Jinhae AFB Gangwon (<U+AC15><U+C6D0><U+B3C4>).
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
14 people were known to be on board, 14 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 9, passenger fatalities: 9, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Jinhae AFB, the aircraft went out of control and crashed 4,5 km from the airfield, killing all 14 occupants.
Aircraft reference details include registration 47-2622.
Fatalities
Total
14
Crew
5
Passengers
9
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Jinhae AFB, the aircraft went out of control and crashed 4,5 km from the airfield, killing all 14 occupants.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
9
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 14
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • South Korea
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
47-2622
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