Boeing 737-500 crash, Jul 26, 1993 (68 killed), Mokpo
Boeing 737-500 accident on July 26, 1993 near Mokpo, South Jeolla, South Korea with 68 fatalities. Cause: The crew continued the approach below weather...
- Date: July 26, 1993
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-500
- Location: Mokpo, South Jeolla, South Korea
- Fatalities: 68
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew continued the approach below weather minima until the aircraft struck terrain (controlled flight into terrain). Poor visibility, weak crew monitoring and an incorrect approach configuration were contributing factors.
An Asiana Airlines Boeing 737-500 on a domestic flight from Seoul-Gimpo to Mokpo made three approaches in heavy rain, low cloud and strong wind. On the third attempt, using the VOR/DME procedure, the crew continued descending below minimums and struck a wooded ridge on Mount Ungeo about 7.5 km short of the runway. Of the 116 people on board, 68 died and 48 were injured.