Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 6 August 1958
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Republic of China Air Force – ROCAF
Location: Taipeh –
ÿ Taiwan
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred in Taipeh, resulting in the deaths of Maj Gen Lin Shi’s son and daughter and the injuries of two others. The aircraft struck a house, causing significant damage.A serious aviation incident occurred in Taipeh, resulting in the deaths of Maj Gen Lin Shi’s son and daughter and the injuries of two others. The aircraft struck a house, causing significant damage.
Description
Crashed in a densely populated area of Taipeh. The aircraft hit the house of Maj Gen Lin Shi, killing his son and daughter. Two others and the four crew were seriously injured. Accident date probably earlier in August.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible structural failure or mechanical malfunction leading to a catastrophic crash.Unknown ? Possible structural failure or mechanical malfunction leading to a catastrophic crash.Share on:
