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Nighttime Go-Around Accident at Magong Airport (B-1870)

Magong, TaiwanLanding (descent or approach)

On February 16, 1986, a Boeing 737-200 (registration B-1870) operated by China Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Magong, Taiwan during landing or approach. 13 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered B-1870
Aircraft registered B-1870. Photo: Windmemories / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft crashed into the sea after a go-around from Magong Airport at night. The wreckage was found 19 km north of the airport at a depth of 58 meters, killing all 13 occupants.

Incident Overview During a nighttime final approach to Magong Airport, the flight crew reportedly experienced issues with the nose gear. The captain elected to execute a go-around procedure. Shortly after initiating the climb, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted the sea. ## Recovery and Casualties On March 10, the wreckage was located approximately 19 kilometers north of the airport at a depth of 58 meters. All 13 people on board were killed in the accident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the accident, only the date the wreckage was found.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Feb 1986 Boeing 737-200 accident near Magong, Taiwan?

An aircraft crashed into the sea after a go-around from Magong Airport at night. The wreckage was found 19 km north of the airport at a depth of 58 meters, killing all 13 occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Feb 1986 Boeing 737-200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Feb 1986 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration B-1870, operated by China Airlines, at Magong, Taiwan.

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