Fatal Aircraft Crash in Yuanlin During Typhoon Yancy (1905)

Incident Overview and Location Details nDuring a flight from Taipei to Chiayi, the aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and moderate to severe turbulence. The aircraft subsequently entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted a sugar cane field in Yuanlin. This crash site was situated approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Chiayi Airport. n## Casualties and Passenger Manifest nThe aircraft disintegrated upon impact, resulting in the deaths of all 18 individuals on board. The passenger and crew manifest included high-ranking officers of the Taiwan Army. These military personnel were traveling to Chiayi with the purpose of proceeding to an inspection of military installations. n## Meteorological Context nAt the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor due to the presence of Typhoon Yancy, which was passing over Taiwan. The combination of the typhoon and the resulting turbulence and heavy rain contributed to the challenging flight environment encountered by the crew.