6 fatalities

Night Training Crash in South Korea

South Korea, South KoreaFlight

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 loss of control was the consequence of an engine failure. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A night training mission ended in a fatal crash on a mountain slope in southern South Korea, killing all six occupants. The official investigation attributed the loss of control to an engine failure.

Incident Overview and Casualties During a night training mission, an aircraft lost control and crashed on the slope of a mountain in the southern part of South Korea. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all six people on board were killed. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the loss of control was the consequence of an engine failure. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or precise location beyond the southern part of South Korea. ## Safety Context The accident highlights the risks associated with night training operations, particularly when an engine failure occurs in mountainous terrain. The official findings identify the engine failure as the direct cause of the loss of control that led to the crash.

Probable cause

The loss of control was the consequence of an engine failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1974 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near South Korea, South Korea?

A night training mission ended in a fatal crash on a mountain slope in southern South Korea, killing all six occupants. The official investigation attributed the loss of control to an engine failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 1974 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 1974 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Republic of Korea Air Force, at South Korea, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of control was the consequence of an engine failure.