Authorities continue search for remaining crew as investigation into the accident unfolds
Two Lives Lost in South Korean Navy Plane Tragedy
Two Lives Lost in South Korean Navy Plane Tragedy
A military turboprop crashes near Pohang, raising serious safety concerns
At least two of the four crew members aboard a South Korean Navy turboprop aircraft tragically lost their lives after the plane crashed into a hillside near Pohang, located along the country's east coast, on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1:50 p.m. as the aircraft was conducting marine patrol training, having taken off just five minutes earlier from a nearby air base.
Military officials confirmed that both deceased individuals were onboard along with two other crew members whose whereabouts remain unknown. Rescuers managed to locate two bodies near the wreckage after several hours of intensive searching. Authorities quickly mobilized search efforts, deploying helicopters and about 40 firefighters to the crash site to manage the situation.
Witnesses describe the harrowing scene, with local resident Kim Hong-gi recalling the moment of the crash. “I was in the middle of eating a doughnut when I heard a sputtering sound overhead and a large boom from behind. I turned to see smoke in the distance,” he recounted, expressing his shock at the unexpected tragedy.
Videos captured by local news outlets displayed dramatic images of smoke rising from the forested area where the plane went down, as emergency vehicles swarmed the location in response to the crisis. The police have initiated an investigation into the cause of this devastating crash, while the search for the remaining crew members continues. This tragic event has reignited discussions surrounding flight safety protocols for military aircraft in South Korea as the nation mourns the loss of its servicemen.
Military officials confirmed that both deceased individuals were onboard along with two other crew members whose whereabouts remain unknown. Rescuers managed to locate two bodies near the wreckage after several hours of intensive searching. Authorities quickly mobilized search efforts, deploying helicopters and about 40 firefighters to the crash site to manage the situation.
Witnesses describe the harrowing scene, with local resident Kim Hong-gi recalling the moment of the crash. “I was in the middle of eating a doughnut when I heard a sputtering sound overhead and a large boom from behind. I turned to see smoke in the distance,” he recounted, expressing his shock at the unexpected tragedy.
Videos captured by local news outlets displayed dramatic images of smoke rising from the forested area where the plane went down, as emergency vehicles swarmed the location in response to the crisis. The police have initiated an investigation into the cause of this devastating crash, while the search for the remaining crew members continues. This tragic event has reignited discussions surrounding flight safety protocols for military aircraft in South Korea as the nation mourns the loss of its servicemen.
