13 fatalities

Aircraft Crash Near Kaohsiung Airport (B-12206)

Kaohsiung, TaiwanTakeoff (climb)

On June 27, 1989, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration B-12206) operated by Formosa Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kaohsiung, Taiwan during takeoff. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine trouble for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 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

An aircraft crashed in a residential area near Kaohsiung Airport shortly after takeoff due to engine troubles, killing 13 occupants and one person on the ground.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath Shortly after departing from Kaohsiung Airport, the aircraft experienced engine troubles during its initial climb. The airplane subsequently stalled and crashed into a residential area near the airport, where it burst into flames. ## Casualties The crash resulted in significant casualties. One passenger was injured, while 12 other occupants were killed. Additionally, one person on the ground was killed in the incident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine trouble for unknown reasons.