Pohang - Pohang
Flight / Schedule
Pohang - Pohang
Aircraft
Grumman S-2 TrackerRegistration
133269
MSN
240
Year of Manufacture
1957
Operator
Republic of Korea NavyDate
November 27, 1989 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Pohang North Gyeongsang (<U+ACBD><U+C0C1><U+BD81><U+B3C4>)
Region
Asia • South Korea
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On November 27, 1989 at 12:00 AM, Pohang - Pohang experienced a crash involving Grumman S-2 Tracker, operated by Republic of Korea Navy, with the event recorded near Pohang North Gyeongsang (<U+ACBD><U+C0C1><U+BD81><U+B3C4>).
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 4, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. 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.
Aircraft reference details include registration 133269, MSN 240, year of manufacture 1957.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
4
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Pohang - Pohang
Operator
Republic of Korea NavyFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • South Korea