Accident
The aircraft departed from Yeouido Air Force Base in Seoul, climbing toward Daegu in poor weather conditions. During the climb, the captain informed air traffic control that the left engine had failed and elected to return to the airport for an emergency landing. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft went out of control and crashed with a huge explosion in the Kum Ho-Dong district. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, destroying several houses and buildings.
Casualties and Damage
All 15 occupants of the aircraft were killed. Additionally, 44 people on the ground lost their lives. A total of 120 other people were injured, 23 of them seriously.
Weather
At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor, with fog and drizzle.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a failure (fire) of the left engine during the initial climb for unknown reasons.