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Fatal aircraft collision with Mt Wuzhi during climb (42919)

Taipei-Songshan, TaiwanTakeoff (climb)

On April 14, 1960, a Douglas DC-4 (registration 42919) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Taipei-Songshan, Taiwan during takeoff. 18 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the slope of Mt Wuzhi during its climb phase after takeoff. 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

A four-engine military aircraft crashed into a mountainside shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all 18 people on board.

What happened

During a flight returning to Bangkok, a four-engine aircraft carrying high-ranking officials, including the Royal Thai Air Force Chief of Staff, crashed into terrain. The accident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from the airport.

While ascending, the aircraft impacted the slope of Mt Wuzhi, which is situated approximately 8 km northeast of the airfield. The impact resulted in a total of 18 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

  • The aircraft struck a mountainside during its climb.
  • The crash occurred near the airport's northeast perimeter at Mt Wuzhi.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the slope of Mt Wuzhi during its climb phase after takeoff.

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