4 fatalities

Fatal Training Flight Crash in South Korea (100917)

Pohang, South KoreaTakeoff (climb)

On May 29, 2025, a Lockheed P-3 Orion (registration 100917) operated by Republic of Korea Navy was involved in an aviation accident near Pohang, South Korea during takeoff. 4 people were killed. 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 Jeju-based aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Pohang Airport during a local training flight, killing all four crew members on board.

Incident Overview and Flight Details An aircraft based in Jeju was dispatched from Pohang Airport to conduct a local training flight that included touch-and-go maneuvers. The flight departed at 1343 local time with four crew members aboard. The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator were not identified in the available source material. ## Accident Sequence Approximately six minutes after takeoff, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. It subsequently crashed into a wooded area and caught fire. All four crew members on board were killed in the accident. ## Outcome The incident resulted in the loss of all personnel on board. No further details regarding the cause, aircraft identity, or specific location beyond the wooded area near Pohang Airport were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 2025 Lockheed P-3 Orion accident near Pohang, South Korea?

A Jeju-based aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Pohang Airport during a local training flight, killing all four crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 May 2025 Lockheed P-3 Orion accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 2025 involved a Lockheed P-3 Orion, registration 100917, operated by Republic of Korea Navy, at Pohang, South Korea.