4 fatalities

1989-11-27: Grumman S-2 Tracker (133269) — Republic of Korea Navy — Pohang, South Korea

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: The aircraft experienced a loss of control during the initial climb following an unidentifiable 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 1781213451Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

What happened

During a local training mission, a twin engine aircraft experienced a critical loss of altitude immediately following liftoff. While performing the initial climb phase, the aircraft entered a stall condition, leading to a crash in the vicinity of the runway. The impact caused the airframe to burst into flames.

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

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the aircraft suffered an engine failure for reasons that remain unidentified. This mechanical failure led to a loss of control during the climb, which subsequently triggered the stall and subsequent impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control during the initial climb following an unidentifiable engine failure.