What happened
While traveling from Gunsan toward Seoul-Gimpo, a single-engine aircraft was engaged in an observation mission. The flight was carrying one pilot and three observers from Poland, who were tasked with monitoring the 38th parallel on behalf of the United Nations Organization.
During the transit, the aircraft encountered intense snowfall. While navigating these weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the plane. The aircraft subsequently crashed approximately 50 km north of Gunsan. There were four fatalities in the accident, as all occupants on board perished.
Findings
- The flight encountered heavy snow falls during the mission.
- The loss of control led to the impact.