16 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Hsinchu (43-15867)

Hsinchu, TaiwanFlight

On July 16, 1957, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-15867) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Hsinchu, Taiwan in flight. 16 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in Hsinchu during a mission originating from Clark Air Base, resulting in the deaths of all on board.

What happened

On an unidentified date, an aircraft traveling from Clark Air Base in the Philippines was involved in a fatal accident in Hsinchu. The flight was in progress when the vessel went down, leading to a catastrophic event.

There were 16 fatalities recorded following the crash, with no survivors reported among the occupants. The incident occurred while the aircraft was performing its scheduled flight operations from its point of origin in the Philippines.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the actions of the crew were provided in the available records. The primary outcome was the total loss of life for all 16 individuals on board during the flight.