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Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12-II in Shenyang

Date & Time: May 16, 2013 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Harbin Yunsunji Y-12
Operator:
Registration:
B-3801
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Meteorological / Weather
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Shenyang - Shenyang
MSN:
0006
YOM:
1986
Location:
Shenyang
Liaoning
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Shenyang-Taoxian Airport, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed on a road short of runway, bursting into flames. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire. The crew was returning to his base in Shenyang following a cloud seeding mission over the Liaoning Province.

Crash of a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 off Dalian: 112 killed

Date & Time: May 7, 2002 at 2132 LT
Type of aircraft:
McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Operator:
Registration:
B-2138
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Beijing - Dalian
MSN:
49522
YOM:
1990
Flight number:
CJ6136
Location:
Dalian
Liaoning
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
103
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
112
Aircraft flight hours:
26000
Aircraft flight cycles:
16000
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Beijing, the crew started the descent to Dalian Airport. While flying over the east side of the Korean Gulf, the crew contacted ATC and declared an emergency, reporting fire on board and smoke spreading in the cabin. Shortly later, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in the sea about 20 km from the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 112 occupants were killed. The CVR was found on May 13 and FDR on May 18.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the in-flight fire was the consequence of an act of sabotage. A passenger contracted seven life insurances from different companies for a total amount of 170,000 US$ and was able to board at Beijing-Capital Airport with a bottle filled with gasoline that he ignited during flight.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-18B in Shenyang

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-18
Operator:
Registration:
B-204
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
189 0016 02
YOM:
1959
Location:
Shenyang
Liaoning
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
921
Aircraft flight cycles:
753
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident at Shenyang Airport. There were no casualties. The mishap occurred during February 1977 (exact date unknown).

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F Commando in Mukden: 11 killed

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Mukden
Liaoning
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
51
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Mukden Airport, while climbing in heavy snow falls to a height of 60 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway. Eleven passengers were killed while 43 other occupants were injured. The crew was in charge to evacuate some people fleeing the regime recently introduced in Mukden.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the aircraft stalled because it was overloaded.
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