1 fatality

XtremeAir XA-42 Collides with Ground During Aerobatic Maneuver at Airshow in China (N344XA)

Zhangye Ganzhou, China

On August 27, 2016, a XTREMEAIR GMBH XA42 NO SERIES (registration N344XA) operated by SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTE was involved in an aviation accident near Zhangye Ganzhou, China. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 27, 2016, an XtremeAir XA-42 (N344XA) operated by Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. collided with the ground during an aerobatic maneuver at an airshow near Zhangye Ganzhou Airport, China. The pilot, sole occupant, was fatally injured and the aircraft substantially damaged.

Accident Details

On August 27, 2016, at 1047 local time, an XtremeAir XA-42, registration N344XA, operated by Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc., collided with the ground during an aerobatic maneuver at an airshow near the Zhangye Ganzhou Airport, China. The airplane was operating under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of China.

Damage and Injuries

The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.

Investigation

As of the report, the accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Division of the CAAC.