What happened
During the initial climb phase after departing Kaohsing-Hsiao Kang Airport, the aircraft's left engine ceased functioning while the plane was at an altitude of approximately 600 feet. Following the loss of power, the crew notified air traffic control of an emergency situation and received authorization to perform a return to the airport.
During the subsequent landing approach, the aircraft was unable to maintain a stable flight path and remained at an excessive altitude on the glide slope. The aircraft touched down approximately 4,000 feet beyond the runway threshold. Due to the extended landing position, the pilot was unable to decelerate the plane within the available runway length. The aircraft subsequently overran the paved surface, struck a drainage ditch, and suffered the loss of its landing gear. The sequence ended when the aircraft collided with a concrete wall.
All 160 occupants were successfully evacuated from the aircraft. While there were no fatalities, four passengers sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Findings
- The primary contributing factor was the unstable approach and high glide path during the return to the airport.
- An engine failure occurred during the climb to 600 feet.
- The landing distance required exceeded the remaining runway length after the touchdown point.