B-31118

On June 10, 2017, about 1255 Taipei local time (0455 UTC), a Taiwanese registered Bell 206B3 helicopter, B-31118, operated by Emerald Pacific Airlines, impacted remote mountainous terrain about 8 miles south of Fengbin, Hualien County, under unknown circumstances. The purpose of the flight was to conduct aerial photography operations. The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot and two passengers received fatal injuries.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Taiwan. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Taiwan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Taiwan Aviation Safety Council

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

New Taipei City 231, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Phone: 886-2-8912-7388

Fax: 886-2-8912-7399

https://www.asc.gov.tw/main_en