T-34 Trainer Jet Crashes, Two Pilots Killed; Defense Minister Orders Support for Families
A Taiwan Air Force T-34 trainer jet crashed during a training exercise at Gangshan Air Base on June 2, killing two lieutenant colonel pilots. The Ministry of National Defense has launched an investigation.
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According to the Central News Agency, Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Major General Sun Li-fang announced that a T-34 trainer jet crashed today at Gangshan Air Base during a simulated engine failure training flight, resulting in the deaths of two lieutenant colonel pilots. Air Force Commander General Cheng Jung-feng has arrived at the scene. Defense Minister Wellington Koo, upon receiving the report, ordered the Air Force to prioritize assistance for the families and conduct a thorough investigation to prevent similar incidents. The aircraft (tail number 3414) crashed at the north end of the runway at 8:08 AM. A special task force is currently investigating the cause.
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Taiwan Air Force accident
A T-34 trainer jet crashed on June 2, 2025, resulting in two fatalities.