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Fatal Training Flight Crash at Gimhae Airport (149868)

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: Loss of control on final approach following an engine failure for undetermined reasons. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway at Gimhae Airport during a training flight, killing all three crew members. The official investigation attributed the accident to loss of control after an engine failure.

Incident Overview and Casualties A twin-engine aircraft was conducting a training flight at Gimhae Airport when it crashed during its final approach. The aircraft went out of control and impacted the ground several hundred meters before the runway. All three crew members aboard were killed in the accident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control on final approach following an engine failure. The specific reasons for the engine failure were not determined by the investigation. No other aircraft type, registration, operator, or date details were provided in the source material.

Engine failureLoss of control in flight

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 1977 Grumman S-2 Tracker accident near Gimhae, South Korea?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway at Gimhae Airport during a training flight, killing all three crew members. The official investigation attributed the accident to loss of control after an engine failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Oct 1977 Grumman S-2 Tracker accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Oct 1977 involved a Grumman S-2 Tracker, registration 149868, operated by Republic of Korea Navy, at Gimhae, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control on final approach following an engine failure for undetermined reasons.

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