Time 8:40 a.m. Non-fatal injuries 3 Location Taiwan Participant Taiwan Location Taiwan | Participants Taiwan Date 1 July 2016 Total number of deaths 1 Injuries 3 | |
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On 1 July 2016, a Hsiung Feng III missile was accidentally launched from a Republic of China Navy vessel from water off Kaohsiung towards Penghu. The missile hit a fishing boat at 8:40 a.m., killing one person and injuring three.
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The Chin Chiang PGG-610 (Chinese: 金江號) patrol ship was undergoing a regular simulation training exercise for military equipment on the morning of 1 July (Friday) at Zuoying Naval Base in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung. The missile was accidentally launched at 8:00 a.m. during an inspection at the navy base. The missile cruised around 75 kilometres (47 mi) for two minutes towards mainland China before hitting the Taiwanese fishing boat. The missile did not explode upon impact. Upon impact, the navy sent a helicopter and navy vessels to the area for damage inspection.
The mishap killed the Taiwanese boat's captain and injured its three crew members, from Taiwan, the Philippines and Vietnam.
The missile did not cross the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which separates Taiwan and mainland China.
An investigation of the incident concluded in August 2016. Three ROC naval officers were charged by the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office. The Ministry of Justice announced November that the family of captain Huang Wen-chung would be paid NT$34.84 million in compensation.