CAA probes Starlux flight to Kobe after hard landingStaff writer, with CNAThe Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) is investigating a Starlux Airlines flight from Taichung to Kobe, Japan, after it experienced a hard landing on Jan. 20, and has grounded the crew pending the inquiry. According to the CAA, flight JX306 exceeded vertical G- force limits during its landing, meaning the aircraft touched down with a stronger-than-normal downward force. Starlux Airlines, Taiwan’s newest international carrier, explained yesterday that its flight encountered a sudden gust of wind on approach, which triggered abnormal system readings, but it did not elaborate further. The return flight to Taichung was canceled due to the expected maintenance time, while post-flight inspections by Airbus confirmed the aircraft’s frame remained structurally sound, the carrier said. Passengers scheduled to return on the canceled flight were rebooked on other flights or provided accommodation to stay in Kobe overnight and then take another Starlux aircraft specially deployed to Kobe home on Jan. 21, the carrier said.

Source: Taipei Times January 25, 2026 17:35 UTC