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South Korean Navy P-3 Crash Kills All Four Crew Members

5/31/2025

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A tragic accident unfolded on May 29 when a South Korean Navy P-3 patrol aircraft crashed near Pohang during a training mission, claiming the lives of all four crew members onboard. The plane, which took off at 1:43 p.m., went down just six minutes later, igniting a fire. An investigation is currently in progress, leading to a suspension of all P-3 flights, though thankfully, no civilian injuries were reported.

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A tragic accident unfolded on May 29 when a South Korean Navy P-3 patrol aircraft crashed near Pohang during a training mission, claiming the lives of all four crew members onboard. The plane, which took off at 1:43 p.m., went down just six minutes later, igniting a fire. An investigation is currently in progress, leading to a suspension of all P-3 flights, though thankfully, no civilian injuries were reported.