Typhoon Matmo had passed through Taiwan earlier that day, causing strong winds and torrential rain; some 200 airline flights had been canceled earlier in the day due to rain and strong winds.
Typhoon Matmo had passed through Taiwan earlier that day, causing strong winds and torrential rain. It was Taiwan's first fatal air accident in 12 years, and came after some 200 airline flights had been canceled earlier in the day due to rain and strong winds.