Narrative:
The C-119 crashed into the water of Formosa Strait a few minutes after takeoff from Kinmen. The airplane reportedly stalled following shutdown of engine no. 2.
» Scramble 356
| Status: | |
| Date: | Monday 6 June 1983 |
| Type: |  Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar |
| Operator: | Republic of China Air Force - ROCAF |
| Registration: | 3197 |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Engines: | 2 Wright R-3350 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: 8 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: 39 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 38 / Occupants: 47 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | off Kinmen-Shang-Yi Airport (KNH) ( Taiwan)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Kinmen-Shang-Yi Airport (KNH/RCBS), Taiwan |
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The C-119 crashed into the water of Formosa Strait a few minutes after takeoff from Kinmen. The airplane reportedly stalled following shutdown of engine no. 2.
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» The Valley Independent 7-6-1983» Scramble 356
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