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Guizhou

Crash of a Shaanxi Y-8GX-3 near Zhengchang: 12 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 2018
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
30513
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While completing a training mission, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near the Zhengchang village, in the Guizhou Province. The PLA Air Force Y-8GX4 Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) aircraft, registered 30513, was assigned to the PLAAF 20th Special Missions Division. The Y-8G fleet of the division is reportedly based close to the crash site. The airplane was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 12 occupants were killed.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-14 in Guiyang

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
644
Survivors:
No
Site:
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
29
Circumstances:
While approaching Guiyang Airport, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain. All 29 occupants have been killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Paiyang

Date & Time: Feb 10, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
XT-T72
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Chongqing – Guiyang
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a paddy field and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 near Zunyi: 19 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
138
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Guangzhou - Chongqing
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
19
Circumstances:
Enroute, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain and crashed in the region of Zunyi. The wreckage was found in an isolated area two weeks later. All 19 occupants have been killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando in Laohwangping

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
43-47094
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
165
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During a night approach, the aircraft undershot and crashed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-221 in Changyi: 9 killed

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
39
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Chongqing – Kunming
MSN:
1568
YOM:
1937
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route, the crew spotted a group of Japanese fighters and decided to divert quickly to the small airport of Changyi. After landing, the twin engine aircraft named 'Chungking' was attacked by the Japanese fighters and the left wing caught fire and exploded. The captain, the stewardess and seven passengers were killed while all other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Attacked by Japanese fighters.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mge in Weining: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XXIII
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Chongqing – Kunming
MSN:
4074
YOM:
1935
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While cruising in bad weather conditions, the three engine aircraft named 'Chiao T'ung 1' impacted the slope of a mountain located near Weining. Both crew members were injured and all four passengers were killed.