Accident Sequence
A cargo flight originating from Taipei conducted an uneventful flight before commencing its approach to Lanyu Airport. During the final approach, the crew failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. On short final, the aircraft struck the ground 15 meters short of the threshold of runway 13. Upon impact, the undercarriage was torn off. The aircraft then slid for 150 meters before coming to rest.
Injuries and Damage
Both pilots escaped with minor injuries. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation Findings
Official investigation findings identified the probable cause as a wrong approach configuration on the part of the crew, who continued the approach at an insufficient altitude (below the glide path) until impact with the ground. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were considered good, but the crew failed to realize that the altitude was too low. The following contributing factors were reported: poor crew coordination, poor approach planning, no approach briefing according to published procedures, and the crew's failure to take appropriate corrective actions.