What happened
During a scheduled nighttime training operation, an aircraft crashed into a mountainside located in the southern region of South Korea. The incident occurred while the crew was performing maneuvers as part of their instructional mission. Upon impact with the mountain slope, the aircraft sustained catastrophic damage and was completely destroyed.
There were six fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the plane perished during the crash. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary reason for the loss of control was an engine failure. This mechanical malfunction prevented the crew from maintaining stable flight, leading to the subsequent impact with the terrain.