Large Scale Search Operation Underway Off Hualien Coast
A Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) F-16V Block 20 fighter jet crashed into the sea off Hualien County during a routine nighttime training mission, with the pilot still unaccounted for. The incident prompted a large-scale search and rescue operation involving Taiwan’s military, coast guard, and national search-and-rescue organizations. The F-16 fleet has been grounded for inspections, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. The incident was reported by AeroTime.