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Aircraft crash off Lanyu Island (B-11109)

Lanyu Islands, TaiwanLanding (descent or approach)

On September 28, 1983, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration B-11109) operated by Taiwan Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Lanyu Islands, Taiwan during landing or approach. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed into the sea following a loss of control while navigating through poor weather conditions near Lanyu Island. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean near Lanyu Island during an approach in adverse weather, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to Lanyu Island (also known as Orchids Island), a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control. The incident occurred amidst unfavorable meteorological conditions. Following the loss of control, the aircraft impacted the sea at a distance of several kilometers from the coastline.

There were 10 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all individuals on board perished during the impact.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the accident.
  • The aircraft's descent into the ocean occurred during the approach phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed into the sea following a loss of control while navigating through poor weather conditions near Lanyu Island.

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