Accident Details
Minutes after departing from Lanzhou-Zhongshan Airport, the flight crew encountered poor weather and severe icing conditions. During the climb, the right engine failed, and the crew feathered its propeller. Air traffic control cleared the aircraft to return to the airport. While initiating the descent, the crew lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a field located a few kilometers from the airport, approximately 30 minutes after takeoff. The impact destroyed the aircraft. Six passengers were killed, and 38 other occupants sustained injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right engine due to severe icing conditions.