Night Mountain Strike Near Taichung, Taiwan (61-0301)

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was returning to its base at Ching Chuan Kang, near Taichung, Taiwan, after completing a refueling mission over South Vietnam. The accident occurred during a night cruise in marginal weather conditions. ## Crash Location and Findings The airplane struck the slope of a mountain approximately 75 kilometers from Ching Chuan Kang Air Force Base. The mountain had an elevation of 7,300 feet. The wreckage was located 1,500 feet below the summit. ## Casualties All six crew members on board were killed in the accident. No additional details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific cause were provided in the source.