Maritime Patrol Aircraft Shot Down Off Swatow Island (127744)

Incident Overview During a maritime patrol flight, an aircraft was shot down by the pilot of a Chinese Air Force fighter. The aircraft crashed into the sea off Swatow Island and was lost. All 11 crew members were evacuated and transferred to the USS Halsey Powell. ## Official Findings The official probable cause was determined to be that the aircraft was shot down by the pilot of a Chinese fighter. No additional details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific location beyond the source were provided in the official findings. ## Crew and Recovery All 11 crew members were successfully evacuated from the crash site and transferred to the USS Halsey Powell. The source does not provide further information on the condition of the crew or the specific circumstances of the evacuation.