3 fatalities

1977-10-06: Grumman S-2 Tracker (149868) — Republic of Korea Navy — Gimhae, South Korea

Gimhae, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 6, 1977, a Grumman S-2 Tracker (registration 149868) operated by Republic of Korea Navy was involved in an aviation accident near Gimhae, South Korea during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during its final approach following an uninvestigated engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781227458Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a training mission near Gimhae Airport, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled training session at Gimhae Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a catastrophic loss of control. While the flight crew was performing the final approach phase of the mission, the aircraft deviated from its intended path and impacted the ground. The crash occurred just a few hundred meters before reaching the runway threshold.

There were no passengers on board at the time of the accident. The incident resulted in three fatalities, as all members of the flight crew perished in the impact.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident concluded that the aircraft suffered an engine failure during its descent. This mechanical malfunction led to the subsequent loss of control while the plane was on final approach, preventing the crew from maintaining a stabilized flight path to the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during its final approach following an uninvestigated engine failure.