A military training aircraft, the AIDC T-5 Brave Eagle, crashed into the sea in Taiwan after experiencing engine failure in both engines shortly after takeoff. The incident involved the T-BE-5 aircraft, with tail number 1130 and serial number 13-9032.
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According to preliminary reports, the pilot successfully ejected and was rescued by a helicopter from the Taiwan Air Force.
First Major Incident in the T-5 Brave Eagle Program
This accident marks the first major setback in Taiwan’s new training aircraft program. The T-5 Brave Eagle was developed through a joint effort between:
- National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST)
- AIDC (Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation)
- Taiwan Air Force
The aircraft is based on the two-seat variant of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo but features approximately 80% modifications compared to its predecessor.
The T-5 Brave Eagle was designed to enhance the training of Taiwanese combat pilots and strengthen the island’s defense capabilities.
Taiwanese authorities have already launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the mechanical failure.
Source: Telegram @AviaCT. Photos: Wikimedia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
