6 fatalities

1974-07-02: Curtiss C-46 Commando — Republic of Korea Air Force — South Korea, South Korea

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On July 2, 1974, a Curtiss C-46 Commando operated by Republic of Korea Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near South Korea, South Korea in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of control following the failure of an engine. 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.

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A training flight ended in a mountain crash in southern South Korea, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

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.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control following the failure of an engine.