HL5208

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • December 11, 1969Accident

    Ten minutes after takeoff from Kangnung Airport, a passenger came into the cockpit and forced the pilots to divert to North Korea. After crossing the border between both Koreas, the airplane was escorted by three fighters and the crew was forced to land at Sondok Airport near Wonsan. Apparently, the landing was 'missed' and the airplane was severely damaged upon arrival. Nevertheless, none of the 52 occupants were injured but arrested and interned by the North Korean Authorities. Following negot

    NAMC YS-11