Seosan Air Base

Seosan Air Base is a Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) base located near Seosan city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.

Units stationed

The base is home to the ROKAF 20th Fighter Wing (제20전투비행단), comprising:

• 120th Fighter Squadron flying KF-16C/D (Block52)
• 121st Fighter Squadron flying KF-16C/D (Block52)
• 123rd Fighter Squadron flying KF-16C/D (Block52)
• 157th Fighter Squadron flying KF-16C/D (Block52)

Accidents and incidents

• 18 September 1997, KF-16C #92-004 crashed due to engine failure, the pilot ejected successfully
• 26 February 2002, KF-16C-52 #93-4087 crashed due to an engine fire, the pilot ejected successfully
• 20 July 2007, KF-16D #93-117 crashed at sea on a night flight from Seosan, both crewmen were killed

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