On October 27 , Typhoon Xangsane hit southern Luzon of the Philippines . It turned to the north over the South China Sea , and after strengthening to a 100 mph typhoon it hit Taiwan . Xangsane dissipated on Nov. 1st , after causing 181 casualties , 83 of which were from the crash of Singapore Airlines Flight 006 on October 31 , 2000
Singapore Airlines Flight 006
Singapore Airlines Flight 006
2000 Pacific typhoon season