What happened
During a departure from Lanyu, an aircraft was climbing toward an altitude of 1,500 feet when the left engine ceased functioning. Following the loss of power, the aircraft began a left bank and entered a descent. The plane eventually impacted the ocean a few kilometers away from the coast.
Among the occupants, there were eight fatalities and three survivors. The survivors, consisting of the pilot and two passengers, were successfully rescued from the wreckage. Reports from those who survived the impact suggest that the second engine also experienced failure while the aircraft was in its dive.
Findings
- The initial cause of the descent was the failure of the left engine during the climb phase.
- The failure of the second engine during the dive is a significant factor noted by survivors.