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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash During Local Training Flight (133269)

Pohang, South KoreaTakeoff (climb)

On November 27, 1989, a Grumman S-2 Tracker (registration 133269) operated by Republic of Korea Navy was involved in an aviation accident near Pohang, South Korea during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: loss of control during initial climb following an engine failure for unknown 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 near the runway shortly after liftoff during a local training flight, killing all four crew members. The official probable cause was loss of control during initial climb following an engine failure for unknown reasons.

Incident Overview and Casualties A twin-engine aircraft crashed near the runway shortly after liftoff, bursting into flames. The accident occurred during a local training flight. All four crew members on board were killed in the incident. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location is provided in the source material. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was loss of control during the initial climb following an engine failure for unknown reasons. The source does not specify the exact nature of the engine failure or additional contributing factors.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Nov 1989 Grumman S-2 Tracker accident near Pohang, South Korea?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near the runway shortly after liftoff during a local training flight, killing all four crew members. The official probable cause was loss of control during initial climb following an engine failure for unknown reasons.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Nov 1989 Grumman S-2 Tracker accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Nov 1989 involved a Grumman S-2 Tracker, registration 133269, operated by Republic of Korea Navy, at Pohang, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

loss of control during initial climb following an engine failure for unknown reasons

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