Lin Wei
ChinamilitaryMaleb. 19895.8Global Dominance: 0.04%Major-in-Training Lin Wei is a Taiwanese Air Force pilot who made headlines after safely ejecting from an AT-5 Brave Eagle training jet that experienced dual engine failure during a training exercise. At 34 years old, Lin has an impressive flight record, having logged a total of 1,184 flight hours prior to the incident. After parachuting to safety, he displayed mild signs of hypothermia and was taken to Mackay Memorial Hospital for observation. This incident marked the first crash of the Brave Eagle jets since their introduction into the Taiwanese military, raising concerns about the safety and reliability of the new trainer aircraft.
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Lin Wei is mentioned as the author of the article discussing the history and role of the People's Army in China.
【好评中国】从南昌烽火到强军潮头，以铁血军魂护佑可爱中国 _光明网China· 2026-08-02
Lin Wei reported on the shooting incident at the US Consulate in Toronto.
美国驻多伦多总领事馆再遭枪击--国际--人民网China· 2026-07-28Lin Wei, the deputy director of the Autonomous Region Health Commission and director of the Disease Control Bureau, emphasized the importance of preventing epidemics after the disaster.
多方会聚形成合力——广西灾后重建跑出“加速度” _光明网China· 2026-07-22
Lin Wei, the deputy director of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Health Commission and director of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Disease Control and Prevention Bureau, outlined the disaster prevention measures being implemented.
从应急抢险转向全面恢复 广西灾区全力重建家园 _光明网China· 2026-07-22
Lin Wei is a contestant in a skills competition who has improved his practical skills for future job opportunities.
广东推进院校、企业深度协同 产教评融通照亮就业之路（高校毕业生就业服务在行动） _光明网China· 2025-09-28
Lin Wei is the project manager of the smart agriculture plant factory in Yongku Tongxin Village.
对口援疆 潮涌天山｜戈壁滩上长出“科技绿洲”--经济·科技--人民网China· 2025-08-28
Lin Wei, a psychiatrist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, points out that anxiety disorders are a common emotional illness.
持續不安 易倦易怒 影響生活 自殺前半數有焦慮症狀 - 20250825 - 副刊 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-08-24
Laufey's mother, Lin Wei, is a violinist and music teacher who celebrated her 61st birthday.
Laufey og Júnía óskuðu móður sinni til hamingju
Iceland· 2025-07-23
Lin Wei, the Assistant District Mayor of Tongzhou District, emphasised the importance of stakeholder involvement for the successful adoption of urban redevelopment plans for fast-growing cities like Nairobi.
Beijing officials offer support to enhance Nairobi's livability
Kenya· 2025-03-13
Lin Wei is the sole pilot who experienced minor injuries during the Brave Eagle jet crash.
Air force lifts Brave Eagle flight ban
Taiwan· 2025-03-05Lin Wei was the sole occupant of the jet trainer who ejected and parachuted to safety after both engines failed.
Broken fan blade may have caused jet engine failure: expertsTaiwan· 2025-02-17
Pilot Lin Wei ejected from a training aircraft that lost engine power and crashed into the sea.
中國 - 20250216 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-02-16
Lin Wei was the pilot of the AT-5 Brave Eagle jet trainer that crashed due to dual engine failure.
Brave Eagle training jets grounded after crashTaiwan· 2025-02-15