Four-Engine Aircraft Destroyed in Mountain Impact Near Daegu Airport (42-72495)

Incident Overview and Location Details A four-engine aircraft was destroyed after colliding with a mountain slope during its initial climb phase. The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft took off from runway 31 at Daegu Airport. The impact site was located on a mountain facing the airport, approximately 4.5 kilometers northwest of the airfield. ## Casualties and Aircraft Condition The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All four crew members aboard the plane were killed in the incident. No additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date of the accident are provided in the source material. ## Operational Factors The investigation source indicates that the aircraft was unable to gain sufficient altitude after rotation for an unknown reason. This lack of adequate height during the initial climb phase directly led to the collision with the mountain terrain. No further technical or operational causes are specified in the available information.