55 Dead: Korean Air Crash Worst in History

Clip: 425811_1_1

Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1759

Original Film: 040-030-01

HD: N/A

Location: South Korea

Timecode: 00:37:55 - 00:38:33

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55 dead and seven missing in Korea's worst air disaster in history. A Korean Air Force transport plane crashed into the heart of a slum area, plowing into a church, then setting homes on fire. Engine failure is suspected. All 11 aboard the plane were killed. Smoldering wreckage of downed airplane (air force transport). TLS Firefighters using fire hose on smoldering wreckage. CU Korean girl crying. Rescue crew, including South Korean air force officers, standing amidst the wreckage. TLS Disaster site, rescue teams milling about.