What happened
During a scheduled bombing mission conducted over North Korean territory, a twin-engine aircraft was struck by ground-based anti-aircraft fire. Despite the damage sustained during the combat sortie, the flight crew managed to navigate the plane out of the active combat zone and proceed toward Suwon Air Base.
As the aircraft attempted to land at the base, it became uncontrollable during the landing phase. The subsequent crash resulted in the total loss of the airframe, which was determined to be damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The aircraft had been hit by anti-aircraft fire while operating over North Korea.
- The loss of control occurred specifically during the touchdown process at Suwon Air Base.
- There were zero fatalities among the crew, as all three crew members successfully evacuated the wreckage following the impact.