Lin Wei
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.
Born on Jan 01, 1989 (36 years old)
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Kenya:
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.
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Taiwan:
Lin Wei is the sole pilot who experienced minor injuries during the Brave Eagle jet crash.
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Taiwan:
Lin Wei was the sole occupant of the jet trainer who ejected and parachuted to safety after both engines failed.
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Hong Kong:
Pilot Lin Wei ejected from a training aircraft that lost engine power and crashed into the sea.
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Taiwan:
Lin Wei was the pilot of the AT-5 Brave Eagle jet trainer that crashed due to dual engine failure.
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