Atr 72 accident near Taipei, Tw, February 4, 2015
On February 4, 2015 at about 10:55 am local time, a Atr 72, registered B22816, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Taipei. 43 people were killed, 14 people were seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 4, 2015 · about 10:55 am local time
- Place
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 43 people were killed, 14 people were seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Atr 72 600
- Registration
- B22816 · no longer on the register · serial 1141
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
import
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 2 | 1 | ||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 39 | 13 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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