Kaohsiung to Kinmen flight was forced to return after takeoff due to the engine cover lifting up. The airline said they are currently investigating.

On May 16, Taiwan's Mandarin Airlines flight AE301 from Kaohsiung to Kinmen experienced an engine cover lifting after takeoff and had to return to the airport. The local aviation authorities issued a press release stating that an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the incident. On May 17, Mandarin Airlines informed reporters that the specific cause of the accident is still being further investigated.