The search continues for two missing individuals after a military aircraft accident in Pohang, raising questions about aviation safety protocols.
South Korean Navy Plane Crash Claims Lives
South Korean Navy Plane Crash Claims Lives
Tragedy Strikes During Training Exercise as Two Crew Members Confirmed Dead
In a tragic incident on Thursday afternoon, a South Korean Navy turboprop aircraft crashed into a hillside near Pohang, approximately 250 miles southeast of Seoul, resulting in the deaths of at least two crew members out of four aboard at the time of the accident. The military aircraft, primarily utilized for marine patrol duties, had taken off from a local air base during a routine training session shortly before the crash occurred around 1:50 p.m.
Efforts to recover the victims were swift; rescue teams located the bodies of two officers near the wreckage several hours following the crash, while the search for the remaining crew continues amidst ongoing investigations by police into the cause of the accident. Witnesses reported seeing smoke rising from the crash site, with one local resident, Kim Hong-gi, describing the shock he felt as he heard the airplane sputtering and then exploding.
Fire officials responded promptly, dispatching two helicopters and a team of 40 firefighters to manage the situation. Videos circulating on local news media depicted a scene of chaos, with emergency personnel working diligently to extinguish the fire and search for survivors. As the investigation unfolds, concerns grow surrounding the protocols and safety measures in place for military flight operations.
Jin Yu Young reports on South Korea, the Asia Pacific region and global breaking news from Seoul.
Efforts to recover the victims were swift; rescue teams located the bodies of two officers near the wreckage several hours following the crash, while the search for the remaining crew continues amidst ongoing investigations by police into the cause of the accident. Witnesses reported seeing smoke rising from the crash site, with one local resident, Kim Hong-gi, describing the shock he felt as he heard the airplane sputtering and then exploding.
Fire officials responded promptly, dispatching two helicopters and a team of 40 firefighters to manage the situation. Videos circulating on local news media depicted a scene of chaos, with emergency personnel working diligently to extinguish the fire and search for survivors. As the investigation unfolds, concerns grow surrounding the protocols and safety measures in place for military flight operations.
Jin Yu Young reports on South Korea, the Asia Pacific region and global breaking news from Seoul.
