Cessna 208 collision with bridge near Shanghai

5 fatalities • Shanghai, China

A float-equipped Cessna 208 crashed into a bridge shortly after takeoff from Jinshan City Beach in China.

What happened

On July 20, 2016, at approximately 0422 UTC, a float-equipped Cessna 208, registration B-10FW, collided with a bridge. The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Jinshan City Beach in Shanghai, P.R. China. The aircraft was being operated by Avic Joy General Aviation under Chinese civil regulations.

Of the ten people on board the aircraft, there were 5 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury, and 4 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the collision.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jul 2016 CESSNA 208 accident near Shanghai, China?

A float-equipped Cessna 208 crashed into a bridge shortly after takeoff from Jinshan City Beach in China.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jul 2016 CESSNA 208 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jul 2016 involved a CESSNA 208, operated by Avic Joy General Aviation, at Shanghai, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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