China News Service, March 14. According to Taiwan's "Central News Agency", Taiwan's military officials confirmed today (14th) that a Phantom 2000 single-seat fighter plane crashed off the coast of Taitung during a mission in the morning. The pilot was rescued by parachuting and was conscious. , has been sent to hospital for treatment.
The picture shows the Phantom 2000 fighter plane, Taiwan's "China Times" data map photo by Zhuang Zhequan
According to a press release issued by the Taiwanese military, a Mirage 2000 fighter jet with aircraft number 2017 from the Hsinchu base took off from the Taitung Zhihang Base at 10:8 a.m. to perform a routine mission. The pilot reported a mechanical failure in the airspace and asked to return. 11 At 26:00, an ejection parachute was called, and the base immediately dispatched a Black Hawk helicopter to the scene. The suspension was completed at 12:60. The personnel were in good condition after being rescued and were sent to the hospital for observation after returning to the base.
The Taiwan Air Force pointed out that a project team has been formed to go to Zhihang Base to clarify the cause of the incident.