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Hard landing results in damage to twin-engine aircraft (B-12202)

Lanyu Islands, TaiwanLanding (descent or approach)

On October 9, 1983, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration B-12202) operated by Yung Shing Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Lanyu Islands, Taiwan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the heavy landing remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane sustained significant damage following a heavy landing, though all passengers and crew escaped without injury.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft was involved in an incident involving a high-impact landing. During the arrival phase of the flight, the plane struck the ground with enough force to cause extensive structural damage. The impact was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss and deemed beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the landing, there were no casualties reported. All 12 occupants on board the aircraft successfully evacuated the wreckage following the event. No injuries were sustained by the crew or passengers during the emergency descent or the subsequent evacuation.

Findings

The specific reasons for the heavy impact remain undetermined at this time. Investigators have not yet identified the precise mechanical or operational factors that led to the hard landing.

Probable cause

The cause of the heavy landing remains unknown.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Oct 1983 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Lanyu Islands, Taiwan?

A twin-engine airplane sustained significant damage following a heavy landing, though all passengers and crew escaped without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Oct 1983 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Oct 1983 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration B-12202, operated by Yung Shing Airlines, at Lanyu Islands, Taiwan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the heavy landing remains unknown.

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