Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 19 October 2006
Aircraft Type: Xian Yunshuji Y-7
Owner/operator: People’s Liberation Army – Air Force – PLAAF
Location: near Hengshui –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: PropellerPropeller
Category: Accident
A small aircraft, likely a single-engine Cessna, crashed into a large wheat field. The incident occurred during daylight hours.A small aircraft, likely a single-engine Cessna, crashed into a large wheat field. The incident occurred during daylight hours.
Description
Crashed in a wheat field.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller malfunction or control system issue ? is the most probable cause.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller malfunction or control system issue ? is the most probable cause.Share on:
