1 fatality

Single-engine aircraft crash near Chuncheon (51-16470)

Chuncheon, South KoreaFlight

On September 2, 1952, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration 51-16470) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chuncheon, South Korea in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to unknown circumstances surrounding the flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A solo flight ended in a fatal accident when an aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain approximately 10 km south of Chuncheon.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in a mountainous region situated roughly 10 km south of Chuncheon. The aircraft, operated by a single pilot, impacted the terrain during what has been described as an accident under unknown circumstances. There were no other occupants on board at the time of the impact.

At the time of the crash, the pilot was the only person on the aircraft. The incident resulted in one fatality, as the pilot was killed upon impact with the ground.

Findings

The specific details regarding the flight phase or the exact sequence of events leading to the impact remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the crash are currently unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to unknown circumstances surrounding the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Sept 1952 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Chuncheon, South Korea?

A solo flight ended in a fatal accident when an aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain approximately 10 km south of Chuncheon.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Sept 1952 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Sept 1952 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration 51-16470, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Chuncheon, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to unknown circumstances surrounding the flight.