According to Global Network , the Taiwan Army’s “Air Force Command” said today (25th) that an E-2K early warning aircraft at Pingtung base carried out a regular training mission this morning. It deviated from the Pingbei runway when it landed at 11:08, and the crew were all safe. As for the detailed reasons, the investigation was carried out by the special task force of the Taiwan Army’s “Air Force Command”.
reported that the aircraft was preparing to land at Pingtung base after completing its routine training mission. It was suspected that the landing gear could not be put down. Under the guidance of tower , it landed on the ground with the machine belly, and finally deviated from the runway and was seriously damaged.
scene footage was heard shortly afterwards, and officers and soldiers had inspected the body and were investigating the cause of the accident.
The Taiwan Air Force "Sixth Hybrid Wing" also immediately issued a statement saying that today an E2-K aircraft returned to the field after training at 11:08, and landed on the ground with the belly of the aircraft and all personnel were safe. A special task force has been set up to be investigated and explained.
Taiwan Army Air Force further stated that it is familiar with the standard operating procedures of air crew members in and the situation is properly handled. Regarding this case, the cause and fault conditions are under verification. The cause of the incident will be controlled and investigated, so that the safety of the incident will be carried out.
A Taiwanese military fan discovered that an E2-T accident occurred in March 1997. The aircraft was numbered 2503, and it also landed in the belly of the aircraft. After the accident, due to the serious damage to the aircraft body and irreparable, the Air Force later purchased a new E2-C to replace it, and the number was still 2503.