No fatalities

2009-05-04: Antonov AN-2 — Republic of Korea Air Force — Seongnam AFB (Seoul), South Korea

Seongnam AFB (Seoul), South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 4, 2009, an Antonov AN-2 operated by Republic of Korea Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Seongnam AFB (Seoul), South Korea during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the approach phase of a training flight. 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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A single-engine aircraft crashed into a vineyard during a training mission at Seongnam Air Base, resulting in minor injuries to the crew.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission at Seongnam Air Base, a single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control while on approach. The aircraft entered a stall, causing it to descend into a nearby vineyard. Following the impact, a fire broke out, which completely destroyed the airframe.

Despite the intensity of the post-impact fire, the two crew members on board were able to evacuate the wreckage. Both individuals sustained minor injuries during the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the incident indicate that the primary factor leading to the crash was an aerodynamic stall during the approach phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the approach phase of a training flight.