Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 9 September 1979
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander
Owner/operator: Taiwan Airlines
Registration Number: B-11107
Location: Orchid Island Airport (KYD) –
ÿ Taiwan
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: The Cessna 404’s wings and control surfaces.The Cessna 404’s wings and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A collision occurred between a Yung Shing Cessna 404 (B-12204) and a Boeing 737 (C-123). The Cessna was attempting takeoff when it struck the Boeing.A collision occurred between a Yung Shing Cessna 404 (B-12204) and a Boeing 737 (C-123). The Cessna was attempting takeoff when it struck the Boeing.
Description
Collision with a Yung Shing Cessna 404 (B-12204) on takeoff.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility and wind shear, likely contributed to the collision.Weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility and wind shear, likely contributed to the collision.Share on:
