Airplane Crashes After Landing on Orchid Island

dhc-600 crash landed on Lanyu Airport Orchid Island April 13, 2017

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment crash landing, Orchid-Island

Five people suffered light injuries when a Daily Air commuter flight skidded off the runway and crashed into a fence, after landing at Orchid Island’s Lanyu Airport this afternoon, April 13. Crosswinds are believed to have contributed to the incident, but the exact cause is under investigation. Liberty Times Network reports that four people refused hospital treatment after suffering abrasions, while a fifth was taken to a clinic suffering a foot injury. The aircraft is one of 4 DHC6-400s owned

aboriginal people on Orchid Island protest against nuclear waste dumping on their island home

Environment

August 14, 2016August 14, 2016 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Lanyu, nuclearpower, Orchid-Island

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Orchid Island tomorrow, August 15, to confer with residents about a range of issues including the issue of nuclear waste currently stored on the island. A Presidential Palace spokesperson said the president will offer an apology in person to the aboriginal residents for past transgressions. President Tsai apologized to the nation’s indigenous peoples in a formal speech at the Presidential Palace August 1, 2016. In the speech, the president made specific reference to the

Business and Economy

April 11, 2016 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Fugang-harbor, green-island, Lanyu Island, Orchid-Island, Taidong, Taitung, tourism, travel

Tourism operators in Taitung today introduced a new ferry route that will allow travelers to purchase one ticket to visit both Green Island and Orchid Island. Daily services will begin May 1. Up till now visitors who went to either Island had to take a ferry back to Fugang Harbor to board a separate ferry to go to the other island. An industry spokesperson said the new route offers provides convenience and cost savings for visitors to the islands. A

Orchid-Island

Airplane Crashes After Landing on Orchid Island

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