B-2029

Usually based at CAN

Most frequent routes

Last seen

PVGTPE

Safety history

  • July 31, 1975Accident

    On final approach to Taipei-Songshan Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity, heavy rain falls and low level windshear. The four engine airplane was caught by downdraft (microburst) and crashed few hundred meters short of runway threshold. 27 occupants were killed while 48 others were injured. Probable cause (official findings): Loss of control and short final after the aircraft has been caught by low level windshear.

    Vickers Viscount · 27 fatalities