47-2622

Shortly after takeoff from Jinhae AFB, the aircraft went out of control and crashed 4,5 km from the airfield, killing all 14 occupants.

Flight / Schedule

47-2622

Registration

47-2622

Date

December 26, 1952 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Registration

47-2622