Cirrus SR20 accident near Muan, Kr, June 17, 2016
On June 17, 2016 at about 3:15 pm local time, a Cirrus SR20, registered HL1210, was destroyed in an accident during approach near Muan. 3 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 17, 2016 · about 3:15 pm local time
- Place
- Muan, South Korea
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · all SR20s on the register
- Registration
- HL1210 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 17, 2016 , about 1515 local time, a Cirrus SR20 airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1210, operated by the pilot, was destroyed following a loss of control while on approach to Muan International Airport, Republic of Korea. The flight instructor, student pilot, and passenger received fatal injuries. The AVIATION and RAILWAY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BOARD, Republic of Korea is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist AVIATION and RAILWAY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BOARD in their investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to: AVIATION and RAILWAY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BOARD Ministry of Land, Infrastructure Land and Transport, Republic Of Korea Government Building 5-603, #94 dasom 2 ro, Sejong City, 339-012, Republic Of Korea Aviation and Railway Accident Aviation and Railway Accident
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: (piston); 0 hours total
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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