February, 2015
NEWS | Viper Hovercraft used in the rescue of passengers in the Taiwan
Trans Asia airline crash
Trans Asia ATR 72-600 airliner crash scene
On the 3rd of February, 2015, a Trans Asia ATR 72-600 airliner
lost power and hit an elevated road before banking sidelong into the Keelung
River, Taipei Taiwan.
31 people were killed out of the 58 passengers and crew
The Taiwan National Rescue Association were one of the many the first responders on the scene to assist the National Fire Agency
with a Viper R5X hovercraft.