What happened
During an approach to Keng Tung Airport, an aircraft struck the slope of Mt Loi Hsam Hsao, situated a short distance from the airfield. The incident occurred while the crew was navigating through adverse weather conditions. Following the impact, search teams located the wreckage approximately three days after the event.
All 25 occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident. There were no survivors recorded at the crash site.
Findings
Investigations into the crash indicated that the crew was operating in poor visibility due to inclement weather. The primary factor contributing to the accident was that the pilot failed to maintain a sufficient altitude during the approach, leading to the collision with the terrain.