What happened
A maritime patrol mission originating from Taipei-Songshan ended in a fatal accident over the China Sea. While conducting a flight operation, the aircraft became uncontrollable and descended into the ocean. The crash occurred in the waters situated near Magong AFB, which is located in the southern region of the Penghu Islands (Pescadores Islands).
Following the impact, the plane submerged and was lost. There were no survivors among the six fatalities recorded during the incident.
Findings
While the precise reason for the loss of control has not been officially determined, reports indicate that the crew may have dealt with technical difficulties involving the undercarriage during the flight.