What happened
During a local training flight operating out of Taipei-Songshan Airport, the crew encountered severe weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall. As the aircraft was performing its approach, the pilot decided to execute a go-around procedure due to the deteriorating visibility and weather. During this maneuver, the flight crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently crashed a few kilometers before reaching the runway, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
- The flight was engaged in a training mission at the time of the accident.
- The crew encountered heavy rain during the approach phase.
- The accident occurred during the execution of a go-around.
- There were eight fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.