8 fatalities

Fatal Training Crash at Taipei-Songshan Airport (1310)

Taipei-Songshan, TaiwanLanding (descent or approach)

On October 10, 1997, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 1310) operated by Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan) was involved in an aviation accident near Taipei-Songshan, Taiwan during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed and was destroyed during a local training mission at Taipei-Songshan Airport after the crew initiated a go-around in heavy rain. All eight occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Context The accident occurred while the crew was completing a local training mission at Taipei-Songshan Airport. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date of the event. The incident resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all eight people on board. ## Weather Conditions and Flight Phase During the approach, the crew encountered poor weather conditions characterized by heavy rain. The source does not provide additional details regarding visibility, wind, or other meteorological factors. The flight phase at the time of the incident was the approach, during which the crew was preparing to land. ## Loss of Control and Go-Around Decision The captain decided to initiate a go-around procedure when control of the aircraft was lost. The source does not specify the exact point in the approach at which control was lost or the altitude at which the go-around was initiated. The decision to go around was made in response to the loss of control, which occurred under the described weather conditions. ## Crash and Casualties The aircraft crashed a few kilometers short of the runway and was destroyed. All eight occupants were killed in the accident. The source does not provide further details on the crash site, the sequence of events after the go-around, or the specific cause of the loss of control.