Accident Sequence
Two Fairchild C-119 transport aircraft of the Republic of China Air Force departed Hsinchu Airport to participate in an exercise designated "Qinghe 7." On board the two aircraft were a total of 70 people, including paratroopers. A few minutes after takeoff, while cruising over the Linkou area, the two aircraft separated. One of the aircraft, identified as 3117, crashed under unknown circumstances on Mount Guanyin in the New Taipei District. The aircraft was destroyed and all 39 occupants perished. The majority of those on board were members of the special forces.
Aircraft
The accident aircraft was a Fairchild C-119. The other aircraft involved in the separation was not further identified in the source. Mount Guanyin is located in the New Taipei District. Hsinchu Airport served as the departure point. The exercise, Qinghe 7, involved paratroopers. The crash occurred during the cruising phase of flight, shortly after takeoff.