Incident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight from Taipei to Saigon encountered adverse weather conditions and crashed into the South China Sea. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor due to the presence of Typhoon Bess.
Search and Rescue
Search and rescue (SAR) operations were conducted following the crash. However, these efforts were eventually abandoned several days later, as no trace of the aircraft or its 10 occupants was found.
Official Findings
The official investigation into the accident concluded that, due to the lack of evidence – the aircraft was never located – the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.