USAF Commando Aircraft Crash Near Shoreline

25 fatalities • Gangneung, South Korea • Takeoff (climb)

A United States Air Force Commando aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, resulting in two fatalities and no survivors.

What happened

During a departure from runway 08, a Commando aircraft entered an uncontrolled state while performing its initial climb. The plane went down in the ocean a few kilometers away from the coastline. Following the disappearance, search and rescue teams were deployed to the area to locate the wreckage and any survivors.

Two days after the incident, recovery efforts located two deceased individuals. According to reports from the USAF, both recovered persons were wearing life jackets at the time of discovery. Despite these findings, the aircraft itself could not be located as it had sunk beneath the surface. The flight involved a crew of 25 members, and the crash resulted in two fatalities.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of control and the subsequent crash remain undetermined. Investigators have not yet established the exact circumstances or the underlying factors that led to the aircraft's descent into the sea.

Probable cause

The cause of the uncontrolled flight and subsequent crash remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-10-16 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Gangneung, South Korea?

A United States Air Force Commando aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, resulting in two fatalities and no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-10-16 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 25 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-10-16 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 44-77538, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Gangneung, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the uncontrolled flight and subsequent crash remains unknown.

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