At least two crew members tragically lost their lives in a South Korean Navy airplane crash, prompting an extensive search for the remaining personnel.
South Korean Navy Plane Crash: Tragedy Strikes in Pohang
South Korean Navy Plane Crash: Tragedy Strikes in Pohang
A military training mission turns disastrous as a South Korean Navy plane crashes, leading to loss of crew members.
On Thursday afternoon, a South Korean Navy turboprop aircraft crashed into a hillside near Pohang, approximately 250 miles southeast of Seoul, resulting in an explosion and fire. The plane was involved in marine patrol training and had taken off just five minutes prior to the incident at around 1:50 p.m., according to military officials. There were four crew members on board: two officers and two noncommissioned officers.
Rescue efforts quickly began, with local fire officials reporting the discovery of two bodies near the wreckage within hours of the crash. A full search is ongoing as the authorities look for the two missing crew members. The police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Witnesses described the scene vividly, with local resident Kim Hong-gi recalling a “sputtering sound” followed by a “large boom.” He expressed his shock at witnessing a plane crash for the first time. Videos broadcasted by news outlets showed black smoke rising from the hillside, with emergency vehicles on-site to manage the situation.
In response to the emergency, two helicopters and around 40 firefighters were deployed to control the ensuing fire, underscoring the urgency and severity of the situation as authorities seek clarity on this tragic event.
Rescue efforts quickly began, with local fire officials reporting the discovery of two bodies near the wreckage within hours of the crash. A full search is ongoing as the authorities look for the two missing crew members. The police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Witnesses described the scene vividly, with local resident Kim Hong-gi recalling a “sputtering sound” followed by a “large boom.” He expressed his shock at witnessing a plane crash for the first time. Videos broadcasted by news outlets showed black smoke rising from the hillside, with emergency vehicles on-site to manage the situation.
In response to the emergency, two helicopters and around 40 firefighters were deployed to control the ensuing fire, underscoring the urgency and severity of the situation as authorities seek clarity on this tragic event.
