Fatal Training Crash at Taiwan Air Base Claims Lives of Two Pilots
According to reports, the T-34 trainer aircraft was carrying out a simulated engine-failure drill when it crashed near the northern section of the runway.
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te described the incident in a statement shared on Facebook, noting that the aircraft went down during the training mission.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the accident and established a special task force to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.
Lai expressed sympathy to the families of the victims, describing the event as a “sudden tragedy” and paying tribute to the two pilots for their service and sacrifice.
The fatal accident has prompted military authorities to begin a detailed review as investigators work to establish the cause of the crash.
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