15 fatalities

1980-11-19: Korean Air Lines Flight 015 — South Korea

South Korea

On November 19, 1980, a Korean Air Lines Flight 015 was involved in an aviation accident near South Korea. 15 people were killed. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Korean Air Lines Flight 015, a Boeing 747-200 on a scheduled passenger flight from Los Angeles to Seoul via Anchorage, crashed during landing at Gimpo International Airport on 19 November 1980, killing 15 of the 226 occupants and destroying the aircraft.

Background

Korean Air Lines Flight 015 was a scheduled passenger service operated by Korean Air Lines. The flight originated at Los Angeles International Airport in California, United States, with an intermediate stop at Anchorage, Alaska, before proceeding to its final destination, Gimpo International Airport in Seoul, South Korea. The aircraft used for this flight was a Boeing 747-200.

Accident

On 19 November 1980, the aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Gimpo International Airport. The crash resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals among the 226 passengers and crew on board. The aircraft itself sustained damage beyond repair.

Aftermath

The accident left the aircraft destroyed, and recovery efforts focused on the site. Investigations were conducted to determine the circumstances, though no probable cause has been stated in the available source.