Fatal training flight accident at Pohang Airport

4 fatalities • Pohang, South Korea • Takeoff (climb)

A training flight involving a four-person crew ended in a fatal crash in a wooded area near Pohang Airport during takeoff maneuvers.

What happened

A local training mission involving a crew of four departed from Pohang Airport at 13:43 local time. The flight was intended to consist of several touch-and-go maneuvers as part of a routine training program. Shortly after the departure, approximately six minutes into the operation, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The plane impacted a wooded area, where the impact resulted in a post-crash fire. There were four fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

The aircraft was operating under a flight plan designed for instructional purposes, specifically focusing on landing and takeoff sequences. During the execution of these maneuvers, the aircraft lost stability and began a rapid descent toward the ground. The crash occurred in a heavily vegetated zone, and the subsequent fire consumed the wreckage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2025-05-29 Lockheed P-3 Orion accident near Pohang, South Korea?

A training flight involving a four-person crew ended in a fatal crash in a wooded area near Pohang Airport during takeoff maneuvers.

Were there any fatalities in the 2025-05-29 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 2025-05-29 involved a Lockheed P-3 Orion, registration 100917, operated by Republic of Korea Navy, at Pohang, South Korea.

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