6 fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash in Gangwon Province

Mt Pangdae-san (Bangtaesan), South KoreaFlight

On August 4, 1963, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver operated by United States Army was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Pangdae-san (Bangtaesan), South Korea in flight. 6 people were killed. 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 single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in South Korea's Inje District, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Kangson to Pyeongtaek, a single-engine aircraft impacted the side of Mt Pangdae-san (also known as Bangtaesan) in the Inje District of Gangwon province. The mountain peak where the impact occurred has an elevation of 1,440 meters.

The accident resulted in six fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants. There were no other injuries recorded at the scene following the collision with the slope.

Findings

No specific technical causes or contributing factors regarding the flight's descent or the impact itself have been officially detailed in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Aug 1963 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Mt Pangdae-san (Bangtaesan), South Korea?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in South Korea's Inje District, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Aug 1963 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Aug 1963 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by United States Army, at Mt Pangdae-san (Bangtaesan), South Korea.