On September 9, 1979, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration B-12204) operated by Yung Shing Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Lanyu Islands, Taiwan while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the crew engaged on runway without permission while the Islander was taking off. 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.
A taxiing twin-engine airplane collided with a Taiwan Airlines Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander taking off from runway 13/31 at Lanyu Airport, injuring all 16 occupants. The crew of the twin-engine aircraft entered the runway without permission.
Accident Overview
At Lanyu Airport, a twin-engine airplane preparing for departure taxied onto the runway and collided with a Taiwan Airlines Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander (registered B-11107) that was in the process of taking off from runway 13/31. The impact caused both aircraft to come to rest on the runway. All 16 occupants across both aircraft sustained injuries.
Sequence of Events
The twin-engine aircraft was ready for departure and began taxiing. At the same time, the Islander was conducting a takeoff roll on the same runway. The two aircraft collided, resulting in damage and injuries to all individuals on board.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the crew of the twin-engine airplane entered the runway without permission while the Islander was taking off. This unauthorized entry led to the collision.
What happened in the 9 Sept 1979 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Lanyu Islands, Taiwan?
A taxiing twin-engine airplane collided with a Taiwan Airlines Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander taking off from runway 13/31 at Lanyu Airport, injuring all 16 occupants. The crew of the twin-engine aircraft entered the runway without permission.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Sept 1979 Cessna 404 Titan accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Sept 1979 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration B-12204, operated by Yung Shing Airlines, at Lanyu Islands, Taiwan.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
It was determined that the crew engaged on runway without permission while the Islander was taking off.
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