6 fatalities

1982-08-31: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (1315) — Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan) — Taoyuan AFB, Taiwan

Taoyuan AFB, TaiwanTakeoff (climb)

On August 31, 1982, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration 1315) operated by Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan) was involved in an aviation accident near Taoyuan AFB, Taiwan during takeoff. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An unidentified aircraft crashed during takeoff from Taoyuan AFB in Taipei, resulting in twelve casualties.

What happened

During a takeoff attempt from the Taoyuan Air Force Base located in Taipei, an aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances. The accident occurred while the flight was in its initial climb phase. The incident resulted in a total of twelve fatalities and six injuries. Among those who lost their lives was a high-ranking military official, identified as Maj-Gen Yen PingWen.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash remains unconfirmed, as the circumstances surrounding the loss of control or mechanical failure during takeoff are still under investigation. At this time, the exact aircraft model and the registration of the involved plane have not been verified by official reports.