Aircraft crash near Magong Airport

13 fatalities • Magong, Taiwan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into the sea during a go-around maneuver following nose gear issues, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a nighttime final approach to Magong Airport, the flight crew experienced technical difficulties involving the nose landing gear. In response to these complications, the captain elected to perform a go-around procedure to stabilize the aircraft.

Shortly after beginning the climb, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted the ocean. On March 10, search efforts located the wreckage submerged at a depth of 58 meters, situated approximately 19 km north of the airport.

Findings

The accident resulted in 13 fatalities.
The sequence of events was initiated by nose gear malfunctions during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent following a go-around attempt triggered by nose gear issues.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-02-16 Boeing 737-200 accident near Magong, Taiwan?

An aircraft crashed into the sea during a go-around maneuver following nose gear issues, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-02-16 Boeing 737-200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-02-16 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration B-1870, operated by China Airlines, at Magong, Taiwan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?