Aircraft crash in Jiangxi residential area during cloud seeding mission

5 fatalities • Ganzhou, China • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in the Jiangxi Region after entering an uncontrolled descent during a cloud seeding operation.

What happened

On a mission intended for cloud seeding, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Ganzhou Airport at 14:40 local time. While the aircraft was operating within cloud cover over the Jiangxi Region, it transitioned into an uncontrolled descent. During this sequence, the aircraft entered a spin, which ultimately led to a crash into a residential area.

Findings

  • The aircraft was performing a cloud seeding mission at the time of the accident.
  • The descent became uncontrolled while the flight was flying within clouds.
  • The impact resulted in five fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.
  • One individual on the ground sustained slight injuries during the event.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and spin while flying through clouds during a cloud seeding mission.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2021-03-01 Beechcraft 350 Super King Air accident near Ganzhou, China?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in the Jiangxi Region after entering an uncontrolled descent during a cloud seeding operation.

Were there any fatalities in the 2021-03-01 Beechcraft 350 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-03-01 involved a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air, registration B-10GD, operated by Beidahuang General Airlines, at Ganzhou, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and spin while flying through clouds during a cloud seeding mission.

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