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February 5, 2018 · Sikorsky UH-60M (S-70) · NA706

Lanyu, TW

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 2018
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (6 fatalities)
Location
Lanyu, TW
Aircraft
Sikorsky UH-60M (S-70)
Tail Number
NA706
Operator
National Airborne Service Corps Taiwan
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC18WA023

The foreign authority was the source of this information. On February 05, 2018, about 2352 local time, a Sikorsky UH-60M helicopter, NA-706, operated by National Airborne Service Corps. of the Ministry of Interior, Taiwan R.O.C., went missing and is presumed to have crashed in open ocean waters shortly after departure from the Lanyu Airport (RCLY), located on Orchid Island, Taitung, Taiwan. Of the six occupants on board, the three crew members and three passengers, remain missing, and the helicopter is presumed to have been destroyed. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Taiwan. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Taiwan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aviation Safety Council, Taiwan 11th Floor, 200, Section 3, Beixin Road, Xindian District New Taipei City 231, Tiawan (R.O.C.) Tel: 886-1-89127388 Fax: 886-2-8912-7399 E-Mail: info@scaa.sy Website: www.asc.gov.tw

Full Narrative

The foreign authority was the source of this information. On February 05, 2018, about 2352 local time, a Sikorsky UH-60M helicopter, NA-706, operated by National Airborne Service Corps. of the Ministry of Interior, Taiwan R.O.C., went missing and is presumed to have crashed in open ocean waters shortly after departure from the Lanyu Airport (RCLY), located on Orchid Island, Taitung, Taiwan. Of the six occupants on board, the three crew members and three passengers, remain missing, and the helicopter is presumed to have been destroyed. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Taiwan. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Taiwan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aviation Safety Council, Taiwan 11th Floor, 200, Section 3, Beixin Road, Xindian District New Taipei City 231, Tiawan (R.O.C.) Tel: 886-1-89127388 Fax: 886-2-8912-7399 E-Mail: info@scaa.sy Website: www.asc.gov.tw

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:52
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftSikorsky UH-60M (S-70)
Tail NumberNA706
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorNational Airborne Service Corps Taiwan
Operating RulePart 129
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · Turboshaft | General Electric · Turboshaft

People & Injuries

Injury Summary6 injuries (6 fatalities)
Fatal6
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total6

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data