No fatalities

2015-06-25: Antonov AN-2 (HL1090) — Republic of Korea Air Force — Okcheon, South Korea

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On June 25, 2015, an Antonov AN-2 (registration HL1090) operated by Republic of Korea Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Okcheon, South Korea in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a training mission near Okcheon, an aircraft experienced an engine failure, prompting a river ditching. All four crew members evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Introduction

A training mission near Okcheon was disrupted when the aircraft's engine failed. The pilot-in-command executed a ditching in a river in the suburb of Okcheon.

Incident Details

While performing a training mission in the vicinity of Okcheon, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. The pilot-in-command decided to ditch the aircraft in a river located in the suburb of Okcheon. Upon landing, both left wings were partially torn off and the aircraft came to rest in shallow water.

Aftermath

All four crew members evacuated safely. The airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure.