Incident involving MD-82 in Kinmen, Taiwan

No fatalities • Kinmen, China

The NTSB was notified of an incident involving a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 that occurred in Kinmen, Taiwan, on June 16, 2014.

On June 16, 2014, an incident occurred involving a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (registration B-28017) operated by Far Eastern Air Transport. The event took place in Kinmen, Taiwan.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Aviation Safety Council (ASC) of Taiwan, R.O.C., in its investigation, acting as the State of Manufacture and Design for the aircraft. There were no injuries reported in relation to this incident.

Probable cause

Not determined; all investigative information is to be released by the Aviation Safety Council of Taiwan.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jun 2014 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 - 80 80 accident near Kinmen, China?

The NTSB was notified of an incident involving a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 that occurred in Kinmen, Taiwan, on June 16, 2014.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jun 2014 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 - 80 80 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jun 2014 involved a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 - 80 80, operated by Far Eastern Air transport, at Kinmen, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined; all investigative information is to be released by the Aviation Safety Council of Taiwan.

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