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according to taiwan's liberty times website on september 16, a mirage fighter jet of the taiwan air force crashed into the sea a few days ago. the taiwan air force command said on the 16th that the salvage operation of the mirage fighter jet could be launched as early as the 18th.

the taiwan air force command stated that it had conducted a complete and comprehensive special inspection of the crashed aircraft model, and provided academic and simulator lessons to air (technical) service personnel to ensure that the performance of all equipment is safe and the personnel's job skills meet the standards before carrying out the go-around operation.

the taiwan air force command pointed out that in response to the hydraulic suspension failure of the s-70c helicopter during the rescue, it has commissioned airasia, an authorized company by the manufacturer, to conduct an inspection, and has reported the problem to the manufacturer through a formal letter, hoping to provide the exact cause and safeguard rights.

the command said that the pilot, captain xie peixun, went to the hospital on the 16th to undergo a fitness to fly assessment, and the report results will be used as the basis for the personnel's return to flight approval. as for the salvage operation, the investment promotion and contract signing have been completed, and relevant preparations are being made. depending on the sea and weather conditions, the salvage operation can be carried out as early as september 18th.

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