Navy to Resume P-3C Flight Training Tomorrow... Decision on P-3CK to Be Made Later

The Navy announced on July 9 that it will conduct flight training starting July 10 to resume operations of the P-3C maritime patrol aircraft.

Previously, the Navy had suspended all flights of the same model and P-3C aircraft following the crash of a P-3CK maritime patrol aircraft near Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, in May, until the cause of the accident could be determined.

Prior to the start of this flight training, the Navy conducted a special safety inspection of the P-3C airframes, as well as comprehensive assessments of crew training and psychological readiness. On this day, a test flight of the P-3C maritime patrol aircraft was also completed.

However, the Navy stated that the resumption of flights for the P-3CK, the same model as the accident aircraft, will be decided later based on the findings of the Joint Accident Investigation Board and other relevant investigations.

A Navy official said, "Crew members who complete the flight training will sequentially carry out maritime patrol missions."

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