An unfortunate incident occurred at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in Taiwan, resulting in the death of a Taiwanese Air Force officer. The master sergeant lost her life after being sucked into the engine of a fighter jet during a routine pre-shutdown inspection on Tuesday.
The Air Force officials stated that the officer was inexplicably 'inhaled by the engine,' leading to her tragic demise despite efforts to save her.
Responding to speculations about the cause of the incident, the Air Force Command mentioned that an investigation is underway in collaboration with prosecutors to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the officer's death.
Expressing deep sorrow over the loss, the Air Force assured that they would extend full support to the officer's family and undertake a thorough review of their protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The aircraft involved in the incident was identified as an Indigenous Defense Fighter, and the victim had served in the military for approximately 17 years.
While the chances of a ground crew member being sucked into the engine of such an aircraft are deemed extremely low due to the small intake opening, a source familiar with the matter emphasized that safety measures should have prevented such a tragedy.
According to the source, the engine's rotation speed should have been minimal after landing, and it should have been completely stopped by the time the aircraft was being secured at the base.
The source also mentioned that security cameras installed in the hangar where the incident occurred are expected to provide crucial insights into the sequence of events leading to the officer's unfortunate death.
