Accident Overview
On August 30, 2012, a Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander aircraft, registration number B-68801, crashed in a high mountain area in northern Taiwan, Republic of China. The airplane was operating an aerial photography mission at the time of the accident. The aircraft was powered by two Lycoming O-540-E4C5 reciprocating engines.
Damage and Occupants
The airplane sustained substantial damage in the crash. All three persons on board were killed.
Investigation
The Aviation Safety Council of Taiwan, Republic of China, is conducting the investigation into the accident. As the state of manufacture of the engines, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist the Taiwanese authorities in the investigation.
Contact Information
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the Aviation Safety Council of Taiwan at:
Aviation Safety Council 11 Floor, No. 200, Sec.3, Beixin Rd., Xindian City, New Taipei County 231, Taiwan, Republic of China Website: www.asc.gov.tw
Phone: 886-935628217 or 886-289127388