Suspected Unregistered Ultralight Aircraft Crashes in Yunlin Huwei Field, Pilot Injured and Hospitalized
An ultralight aircraft crashed in a field in Huwei Township, Yunlin County, injuring the 52-year-old pilot, Yu, who was then hospitalized. Police suspect the aircraft was not registered with the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The aircraft, identified as a Storch ultralight, is believed to have fallen from a height of about 6 meters. Local residents reported that the pilot had rented land from Taiwan Sugar to create a runway and frequently flew the aircraft on weekends.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsai Chih-ming, Yunlin County, 15th) An ultralight aircraft crashed in a field in Kendi Village, Huwei Township, Yunlin County, at around 4 PM today, injuring the 52-year-old pilot, Yu, who was then sent to the hospital. Police stated that the ultralight aircraft was suspected of not being registered with the Civil Aeronautics Administration as required, and the Transportation Safety Board and the Yunlin County Government's Transportation and Public Works Bureau have been notified for handling.
The Yunlin County Fire Department issued a news release stating that at 4:14 PM, they received a report that an ultralight aircraft had crashed into a paddy field in Kendi Village, Huwei Township, which had just been planted with rice seedlings. The nose of the aircraft was stuck in the field, and the pilot was injured. Personnel were immediately dispatched for rescue.
The Fire Department stated that upon arrival, the ultralight aircraft pilot had already extricated himself. He had a laceration of about 2 cm on his face and hip joint pain, but was conscious. He was sent to Huwei Christian Hospital for treatment. The scene assessment indicated that the ultralight aircraft fell from a height of about 6 meters.
Police initially gathered information indicating that the vehicle was a Storch ultralight vehicle, suspected of not being registered with the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Yunlin County Government's Transportation and Public Works Bureau have been notified for handling.
Mr. Chang, a farmer in Kendi Village, Huwei Township, told the Central News Agency reporter that local residents often see an ultralight aircraft flying in the sky recently. Neighbors recounted that a middle-aged man rented a piece of land from Taiwan Sugar, leveled it as a runway, and built a shed to park the ultralight aircraft. The ultralight aircraft would be seen flying over Kendi Village on weekends. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150415
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsai Chih-ming, Yunlin County, 15th) An ultralight aircraft crashed in a field in Kendi Village, Huwei Township, Yunlin County, at around 4 PM today, injuring the 52-year-old pilot, Yu, who was then sent to the hospital. Police stated that the ultralight aircraft was suspected of not being registered with the Civil Aeronautics Administration as required, and the Transportation Safety Board and the Yunlin County Government's Transportation and Public Works Bureau have been notified for handling.
The Yunlin County Fire Department issued a news release stating that at 4:14 PM, they received a report that an ultralight aircraft had crashed into a paddy field in Kendi Village, Huwei Township, which had just been planted with rice seedlings. The nose of the aircraft was stuck in the field, and the pilot was injured. Personnel were immediately dispatched for rescue.
The Fire Department stated that upon arrival, the ultralight aircraft pilot had already extricated himself. He had a laceration of about 2 cm on his face and hip joint pain, but was conscious. He was sent to Huwei Christian Hospital for treatment. The scene assessment indicated that the ultralight aircraft fell from a height of about 6 meters.
Police initially gathered information indicating that the vehicle was a Storch ultralight vehicle, suspected of not being registered with the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Yunlin County Government's Transportation and Public Works Bureau have been notified for handling.
Mr. Chang, a farmer in Kendi Village, Huwei Township, told the Central News Agency reporter that local residents often see an ultralight aircraft flying in the sky recently. Neighbors recounted that a middle-aged man rented a piece of land from Taiwan Sugar, leveled it as a runway, and built a shed to park the ultralight aircraft. The ultralight aircraft would be seen flying over Kendi Village on weekends. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150415
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FAQ
Where did the ultralight aircraft crash?
The ultralight aircraft crashed in a paddy field in Kendi Village, Huwei Township, Yunlin County.
What was the condition of the ultralight aircraft pilot after the crash?
The 52-year-old pilot, Yu, sustained a laceration of about 2 cm on his face and hip joint pain, but was conscious and sent to the hospital for treatment.