Aircraft crash near Kaohsiung Airport following engine failure

13 fatalities • Kaohsiung, Taiwan • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood near Kaohsiung Airport during its initial climb after experiencing mechanical issues.

What happened

During the early stages of flight following departure from Kaohsing Airport, the aircraft experienced significant mechanical difficulties involving one of its engines. As the crew attempted to manage these engine troubles while in the initial climb phase, the plane lost sufficient airspeed and entered a stall.

Following the loss of control, the aircraft descended into a residential district located in close proximity to the airport. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft, along with one fatality on the ground. Additionally, one passenger sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the primary factor was engine trouble occurring for undetermined reasons during the climb.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an engine malfunction of unknown origin during the initial climb, leading to a stall and subsequent crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-06-27 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Kaohsiung, Taiwan?

An aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood near Kaohsiung Airport during its initial climb after experiencing mechanical issues.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-06-27 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-06-27 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration B-12206, operated by Formosa Airlines, at Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an engine malfunction of unknown origin during the initial climb, leading to a stall and subsequent crash.

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