Transasia AT72 at Makung on Jul 23rd 2014, impacted terrain on approach

A Transasia Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A (500), registration B-22810 performing flight GE-222 from Kaohsiung to Makung (Taiwan) with 54 passengers and 4 crew, was on approach to Makung in strong gusting winds descending through about 300 feet AGL about 1000 meters short of the runway when the aircraft made ground contact, struck buildings and burst into flames. 11 people received injuries and were taken to hospitals, 47 occupants perished.

Taiwan's DGCA reported the ATR-72-212A registration B-22810 (14 years in service) was descending through 300 feet AGL, about 1000 meters short of the runway in the village of Xixi in the Husi Township, when the aircraft lost height at 19:06L (11:06Z).

Another aviation service identifies 4 month old aircraft ATR-72-212A (600) B-22817, this aircraft however landed safely in Taipei at 20:10L/12:10Z following flight GE-240.

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The crash site seen from a distance: