FOREIGN

On October 16, 2013, about 1209 Coordinated Universal Time, a Kawasaki BK-117 helicopter, Taiwan Island registration number B-77009, operated by Sunrise Airlines, was destroyed following a loss of control while landing near Yushan N. Peak Weather Staion, Taiwan Island. Both crew members and one passenger received fatal injuries.

The AVIATION SAFETY COUNCIL, Taiwan is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the helicopter engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist Aviation Safety Council (ASC) in their investigation.

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to ASC at:

Aviation Safety Council, Taiwan

11th Floor, 200, Section 3, Beixin Road, Xindian District

New Taipei City 231, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel: 886-1-89127388

Fax: 886-2-8912-7399