2022/11/22
Army Command issues a press release about the "OH-58D helicopter of Flight Training Command that took a precautionary landing"
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: November 22, 2022 at 21:00
The Army Aviation and Special Forces Command stated that an OH-58D helicopter from Flight Training Command engaged in night flight training under its authority at 18:00 today (22nd). The warning light from the high rotor speed of the aircraft was on during training, and the flight officer followed standard operating procedure for a precautionary landing in an open space on the south side of Gui Ren Airport. The crew and plane were unharmed.
Army Aviation and Special Forces Command explained that the unit immediately dispatched an inspection team to the site to carry out an examination of the entire aircraft, and set up an investigation team to look into the cause so future training exercises are implemented to the highest safety standards.
Spokesman of Army Aviation and Special Forces Command
Major General Tang Ming-de 0965-295330