Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 29 September 1951
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 43-15932
Location: near Maedong –
ÿ South Korea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: The entire Boeing 737-800 aircraft, including its wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.The entire Boeing 737-800 aircraft, including its wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a significant impact near Maedong, South Korea, due to severe weather conditions. The incident occurred approximately 16 miles north of Taegu.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a significant impact near Maedong, South Korea, due to severe weather conditions. The incident occurred approximately 16 miles north of Taegu.
Description
Crashed into hill near Maedong in bad weather, 16 mi NE of Taegu.
Source of Information
http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically strong winds and reduced visibility, were the primary cause of the impact.Severe weather conditions, specifically strong winds and reduced visibility, were the primary cause of the impact.Share on:
