Accident
Around 1400 local time, an aircraft departed Chiayi on a liaison flight destined for Hsinchu. Weather conditions en route were unfavorable, with low clouds present. Approximately one hour into the flight, while the aircraft was cruising within clouds, it collided with the slope of Mount Daxue. The wreckage was found two months later, in October, in an isolated area. All 20 occupants perished.
Crew and Passengers
The crew consisted of Captain Peng Tiansheng (pilot), Lieutenant Zhang Shouxin (copilot), and Sergeants Peng Xingren and Zhou Jie, along with one additional crew member. Among the 15 passengers, seven were from the 41st Squadron and eight from the 42nd Squadron.
Investigation and Findings
An official investigation was conducted into the accident. The probable cause was determined to be controlled flight into terrain.