What happened
During a departure from the Hong Kong-Kai Tak Airport, an aircraft traveling to Taiwan struck the terrain of Mount Parker. The incident occurred approximately 4 km south of the airfield while the plane was in its initial climb phase. At the time of the accident, the flight was operating in heavy fog. The mission involved transporting US soldiers back to their base following a period of authorized leave.
Findings
- The aircraft impacted the slope of the mountain during the climb.
- Low visibility caused by foggy conditions was present during the flight.
- The accident resulted in 14 fatalities and one injury among the occupants on board.