Cessna 172 accident near Seoul, Kr, February 28, 2016
On February 28, 2016 at about 6:31 pm local time, a Cessna 172, registered HL1153, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Seoul. It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). 2 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
- February 28, 2016 · about 6:31 pm local time
- Place
- Seoul, South Korea
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- HL1153 · no longer on the register · serial 172S8661
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 28, 2016 , about 1831 Local Time, a Cessna 172S airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1153, operated by the pilot, was destroyed following a loss of control shortly after takeoff from Gimbo International Airport, Republic of Korea. Both crew members 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
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 takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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