What happened
During a nighttime reconnaissance or intruder mission conducted over the Sinanju region of North Korea, an aircraft was struck by enemy ground fire. The damage sustained during the engagement resulted in the loss of two engines. Despite the significant mechanical failure, the crew managed to navigate the aircraft out of the combat zone and proceed toward Daegu Airport.
Upon attempting to land at the airfield, the crippled aircraft was unable to maintain controlled flight and crashed. The impact caused the airframe to catch fire, leading to the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
- The crash resulted in four fatalities and eight injuries among the crew members.
- The primary factor in the accident was the loss of two engines due to enemy fire during the mission.