Air disaster

China Airlines Flight 006

19 Feb 1985 · 32.54° N, 116.97° W

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When
19 Feb 1985
Kind
Air disaster
Coordinates
32.54° N, 116.97° W
Description
aviation accident
Deaths
0
Injured
24

China Airlines Flight 006

1985 aviation accident over the Pacific Ocean

China Airlines Flight 006 was a daily non-stop international passenger flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport. On February 19, 1985, the Boeing 747SP operating the flight was involved in an aircraft upset accident, following the failure of the No. 4 engine, while cruising at 41,000 feet (12,500 m).

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