What happened
During a supply mission traveling from Pohang toward Seoul, the crew of an aircraft encountered significant mechanical difficulties while cruising along the coastline. The flight experienced a simultaneous failure involving both engines, necessitating an emergency response.
In response to the loss of power, the pilot-in-command decided to perform a ditching maneuver a short distance from Gampo. The impact resulted in three fatalities among the crew members, while two other crew members were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the accident suggest that the primary factor was a mechanical malfunction affecting the propulsion system. Specifically, it is believed that propeller blades detached during flight, leading to the loss of power in both engines.