What happened
During a flight departing from Yeouido AFB in Seoul, an aircraft was climbing toward Daegu when the captain reported a malfunction involving the left engine to air traffic control. Due to the mechanical failure and prevailing poor weather conditions, which included drizzle and fog, the pilot decided to attempt an emergency return to the airfield.
Shortly after this decision, the aircraft lost stability and plummeted into the Kum Ho-Dong district. The impact triggered a massive explosion that caused the plane to disintegrate upon hitting the ground. The crash resulted in the destruction of multiple residential buildings and houses in the area. The accident claimed the lives of all 15 occupants of the aircraft, along with 44 individuals on the ground. Additionally, the disaster left 120 people injured, with 23 of those injuries classified as serious.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was a fire within the left engine during the early stages of the climb.