Incident Overview
Shortly after departing from Taichung, the aircraft experienced an overspeed condition on its left engine. In response, the pilot initiated a left turn with the intention of returning to Taichung Airport or diverting to a nearby military air base. During the maneuver, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, which subsequently struck the ground in a left-wing-low and comparatively steep nose-low attitude.
Terrain and Airfields
Approximately five miles west of the accident site was Kung-Kuan Military Air Base. Six miles south-southwest was Shui-Nan Airport, the departure point. To the right of the flight pattern, a chain of mountains was located.
Official Findings
The investigation concluded that the pilot, upon detecting the overspeeding left engine, executed an abrupt left turn to attempt landing at Kung-Kuan Military Air Base or to return to Shui-Nan Airport. During the turn, control was lost, resulting in the crash.