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Crash of a Xian Yunsunji Y-7-100 near Hengshui: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 19, 2006 at 1400 LT
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Yes
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Crew on board:
6
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0
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Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While flying at low altitude, the crew made a sharp turn to avoid high tension cables. The aircraft went out of control and crash landed in a field located in the village of Lishan, near Hengshui. Four people were injured while both pilots were killed.