Tragic plane crash: four dead at military mission in South Korea

Tragic plane crash: four dead at military mission in South Korea

In South Korea there was a tragic incident when a marine patrol aircraft crashed during a training mission. The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon (local time) on a forested mountain slope near Pohang. All four occupants of the aircraft lost their lives. The rescue workers were quickly on site and were able to recover the corpse, but the exact cause of the crash so far remains unclear. Witnesses reported huge swaths of smoke, which could be seen near the accident, which indicates the dramatic situation.

The accident aircraft had just started a training mission from an air force base in Pohang. The fact that the exact reasons for the crash have so far not been identified. This remains a source of uncertainty for the relatives and the public. The South Korean Navy is expected to initiate a comprehensive examination of the incident to find out the cause and prevent future similar events. Kleine Zeitung reports on the events and the challenges that the emergency services faced.

context and security record of the aviation in South Korea

This accident is in the context of a series of incidents that have occurred in aviation in South Korea. A current extremely tragic message also affects a passenger plane crash at Muan International Airport, in which an aircraft with 181 people crashed on board. According to ZDF there were 179 fatalities, while only two crew members survived. This was the most serious flight accident in South Korea for many years and led to a nationwide grief and a call to increase the security measures.

South Korean aviation has a fundamentally solid security balance, but it is noticeable that such a fatal crash, like that of Jeju Air, has not occurred since the airline was founded in 2005. Federal President Choi Sang Mok has already proclaimed a seven -day state grants and the public assures that comprehensive rescue measures are initiated. These incidents leave a lasting impression on the citizens of the country and highlight the challenges that the aviation industry in the region has to cope with.