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South Korean naval patrol plane crashes – cause unclear!
South Korean naval aircraft crashes near Pohang on May 29, 2025. Four occupants, cause of accident currently unknown.
South Korean naval patrol plane crashes – cause unclear!
A South Korean naval patrol plane crashed near Pohang today. The incident occurred in the afternoon (local time) on a forested mountainside. There were four people on board the plane, whose fate is still unknown. The Navy did not release any further information about possible injuries or deaths. The aircraft had taken off on a training mission and came from an air base in Pohang. Witnesses reported large plumes of smoke visible near the scene of the accident, indicating a serious crash. This information was published extensively by the Stuttgarter Nachrichten, which sheds more light on the incident.
The accident follows a series of tragic aircraft accidents in South Korea. A particularly serious incident took place on December 29, 2024, when a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 made a belly landing while landing at Muan Airport without the landing gear extended. In this accident, 179 of the 181 passengers died, while only two crew members survived. The report on this incident revealed that DNA traces of birds, specifically hemp ducks, were found in both engines, suggesting a bird strike as a possible cause of the accident. This was documented in detail by [Tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/suedkorea- Flugzeugabrutsch-vogel-dna-100.html).
Detailed analyzes of plane crashes
According to Statista, the number and severity of plane crashes has decreased in recent years. In 2022, there were a total of 233 deaths from plane crashes worldwide. Before the turn of the millennium, this number was often over 1,000 annually. The last major crash in Germany occurred on March 24, 2015, when Germanwings Flight 4U9525 crashed, killing all 150 passengers. In comparison, the accident rate in commercial aviation is low, especially when compared to that of car travel. However, many accidents occur during landing, often due to difficult approach conditions.
In South Korea, aviation remains a critical issue, especially given repeated incidents that draw attention to safety and preventive measures. The recent crash of a Navy aircraft will prompt further investigations to clarify the exact circumstances and identify possible safety vulnerabilities. The aviation sector worldwide is eagerly watching what developments will emerge from this incident.