On February 28, 1993, a Dornier DO228 (registration B-12238) operated by Formosa Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Lanyu Islands, Taiwan during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the water during an approach in heavy rain and poor visibility. 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.
Aircraft registered B-12238. Photo: Own aircraft picture collection / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
An aircraft crashed into the ocean a short distance from Lanyu Islands Airport during an approach in heavy rain, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During an approach to Lanyu Islands Airport, an aircraft impacted the water surface, resulting in a crash in the sea a few kilometers away from the shore. The incident occurred amidst challenging meteorological conditions characterized by heavy rainfall. The impact took place while the aircraft was in the approach phase of flight.
There were six fatalities recorded following the accident, with no survivors reported among the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
The flight was being conducted in poor weather conditions involving significant precipitation.
The aircraft struck the water surface during its descent toward the airport.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck the water during an approach in heavy rain and poor visibility.
