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Crash of a Boeing 727-92C in Taipei: 22 killed

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1968 at 2120 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
B-1018
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Hong Kong - Tainan - Taipei
MSN:
19175/339
YOM:
1966
Flight number:
CAT010
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
52
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
22
Captain / Total hours on type:
104.00
Copilot / Total hours on type:
108
Circumstances:
Flight No. 10 operated by Civil Air Transport was a scheduled international flight from Taipei to Hong Kong and return. The accident occurred on the return trip from Hong Kong to Taipei. The aircraft departed Hong Kong at 2018 hours local time. At 2045 hours it reported to Taipei Area Control Centre over Yellowtail, a compulsory reporting intersection, at flight level 29 000 ft. At 2059 hours it reported over Makung VOR, and was then cleared to descend to 11 000 ft. At 2111 hours it reported over Hsinchu (PO) NDB at 11 000 ft and was cleared to descend to 5 000 ft crossing Taoyuan (GM) NDB and to 2 000 ft crossing Linkuo outer marker for a straight-in ILS approach to runway 10. The current Taipei weather information was also given to the pilot at that time. At 2118 hours the aircraft reported approaching Linkuo outer marker at 2 000 ft and was cleared to continue its ILS approach and to contact Taipei Tower. The aircraft reported to Taipei Tower and requested landing instructions. The tower controller advised the pilot to continue his ILS approach to runway 10, gave him the surface wind and the altimeter setting and requested him to report approach lights in sight. The pilot acknowledged all this information. From that moment, even though repeated attempts to contact the aircraft were made by Taipei Tower and Taipei Area Control Centre, no further communication was received from the aircraft. Then, right after, Taipei Area Control Centre was informed that the aircraft had crashed in the vicinity of Linkou, about 8 miles west of Taipei City. Three crew members, 18 passengers and one person on the ground were killed. The aircraft was destroyed. It was found during the investigation that the left hand pilot seat was not occupied by the assigned pilot-in-command, but by another Senior Pilot of Civil Air Transport.
Probable cause:
The "Senior Pilot" who was actually at the controls failed to maintain proper altitude while approaching the Linkou outer marker and the aircraft was far below the required altitude; consequently the aircraft could not intercept the glide path. When the radio altimeter warning light came on, while the aircraft descended to an altitude of 350 ft, the pilot failed to take corrective action in time. The wheels touched the ground and the aircraft rolled on the ground for about 200 metres. The aircraft was then pulled up in the air but it hit trees and a farm house and subsequently crashed. It was concluded that this accident was caused by careless operation in piloting the aircraft. According to the Flight Plan and documents of this flight, the pilot-in-command was properly assigned. Although the above-mentioned "Senior Pilot" held an appropriate licence with a rating for Boeing 727 aircraft, he was neither the assigned pilot-in-command nor a pilot under training on this flight. It was concluded that in allowing him to perform the functions of pilot- in-command, the assigned pilot-in-command of this flight, was also at fault.
Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando near Taichung: 57 killed

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1964 at 1740 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
B-908
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Taichung – Taipei
MSN:
32950
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
52
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
57
Captain / Total flying hours:
12453
Copilot / Total flying hours:
14911
Aircraft flight hours:
19488
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Taichung, the no. 1 engine oversped. A left turn was initiated in order to make an emergency return to the Taichung Airport or nearby military air base. The pilot lost control and the aircraft struck the ground in a left wing low and a comparatively steep nose low attitude.
Probable cause:
About 5 miles west of the accident site was Kung-Kuan Military Air Base. Six miles south-southwest was Shui-Nan Airport from where the aircraft took off. On the right side of the flight pattern was a chain of mountains. It was concluded that, when the pilot found that the left engine was overspeeding, he made an abrupt left turn to land at Kung-Kuan Military Air Base or return to Shui-Nan Airport. During the turn he lost control of the aircraft, which crashed to the ground.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-65-DL off Hua Hin: 7 killed

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1954
Operator:
Registration:
B-811
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
18947
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a sea supply mission on behalf of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). While flying at low height, the pilot-in-command attempted a turn to the left when the left wing hit the water surface, causing the aircraft to crash into the sea few km off Hua Hin. The aircraft was destroyed and all seven occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
Wrong evaluation on part of the flying crew who misjudged the distance with water surface during a low-level supply mission.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119C-14-FA Flying Boxcar in Ban Sot: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 1954
Operator:
Registration:
49-0149
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Hải Phòng - Hải Phòng
MSN:
10386
YOM:
1949
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew, James B. McGovern Jr. and Wallace A. Buford, were engaged in a supply mission to the French Army Forced in Ðiện Biên Phủ, carrying a load of artillery pieced. Enroute, the aircraft was hit by enemy fire and one of the engine was lost. The crew decided to return to Hải Phòng-Catbi Airport but the aircraft lost height until it struck a ridge and crashed. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in the Jilin Province: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1952
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shot down and crashed in unclear circumstances in the Jilin province, China. Two occupants were killed while two others were injured. There were involved in the transfer of a secret agent.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando on Mt Fuji: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XT-852
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
22449
YOM:
1945
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a liaison flight between Tachikawa AFB and Korea. While cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft hit the slope of Mt Fuji and was destroyed upon impact. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpt Robert Heising, pilot,
Jimmy W. H. Chang, copilot,
T. W. Wen, radio operator.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in Yonpo AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XT-44
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
22502
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On behalf of the USAF, the crew was evacuating wounded soldiers between Korea and Japan. On final approach in heavy snow falls, the aircraft crashed in a snow covered field short of runway threshold. A passenger was killed while all eight other occupants were injured. Later, because of enemy pressure the aircraft had to be destroyed.
Crew:
Cpt Paul J. DuPree, pilot,
Stan Pan, copilot,
F/O Ho Sai, radio operator.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando in Iwakuni AFB

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XT-862
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
22351
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown in Iwakuni AFB, the aircraft went out of control and veered off runway to the right. While contacting soft ground, the undercarriage were sheared off and the aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest with its left wing crumpled. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
After landing, the copilot inadvertently opened the right throttle and left cowl flap instead of both cowl flaps.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-20-CU in Haikou: 17 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XT-814
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Chengdu – Haikou
MSN:
22347
YOM:
1945
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
45
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
Crashed on final approach to Haikou Airport. Ten people were unhurt, 23 were wounded and 17 were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-20-CU in Lanzhou: 38 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XT-820
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lanzhou – Hong Kong
MSN:
22354
YOM:
1945
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
33
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
38
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Lanzhou Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion. All 38 occupants were killed.