Maritime Patrol Aircraft Crash in the China Sea (62-1805)

Incident Overview and Route Details On a maritime patrol mission, a crew departed from Taipei-Songshan and proceeded over the China Sea. During the flight, the aircraft lost control under circumstances that have not been determined. The plane subsequently crashed into the sea near Magong Air Force Base, which is situated in the southern portion of the Penghu Islands, also known as the Pescadores Islands. ## Outcome and Casualties Following the impact, the aircraft sank and was completely lost. All six members of the crew were killed in the accident. ## Investigation and Probable Cause Official findings indicate that the exact cause of the accident remains unknown. However, reports suggest that the crew may have encountered technical issues related to the undercarriage prior to the loss of control.