Two Killed as South Korean Navy Airplane Crashes Into Hillside
nytimes.comPublished: 5/29/2025
Summary
At least two crew members died after a South Korean Navy turboprop aircraft crashed into a hillside near Pohang, southeast of Seoul, following a training session at an air base. The plane, used for marine patrols, was en route about five minutes before the incident. Two bodies were recovered within hours, while the other two crew members remain missing. investigators are probing the cause, supported by video footage showing smoke and fire in the area.