10 fatalities

1969-11-11: Beechcraft U-21 Ute (18045) — Republic of Korea Air Force — Quy Nhơn, Vietnam

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On November 11, 1969, a Beechcraft U-21 Ute (registration 18045) operated by Republic of Korea Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Quy Nhơn, Vietnam in flight. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed while operating in adverse meteorological conditions. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781236977Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed under adverse weather conditions, resulting in the deaths of all ten people on board.

What happened

During a period of severe weather, a twin-engine aircraft went down while performing an aerial mission. The flight was part of an official inspection involving South Korean military personnel stationed for the Vietnam War.

As the aircraft navigated through poor visibility and difficult meteorological conditions, it crashed in an unidentified location. The impact resulted in 10 fatalities, with no survivors reported from the wreckage. The passengers included several high-ranking military officials, specifically two Generals, three Colonels, and three commanding officers.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that the crash occurred while the aircraft was operating in bad weather conditions. The exact sequence of the descent remains unconfirmed due to the unknown nature of the crash site.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed while operating in adverse meteorological conditions.