On July 20, 2016, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration B-10FW) operated by Joy General Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Jinshan, China during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Crew misjudged the distance between the departure point and the bridge. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine seaplane collided with a concrete bridge during takeoff from a bay near Shanghai, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
Accident Details
A seaplane C208 EX version crashed into the sea after striking a concrete bridge during takeoff from the bay off Jinshan, south of Shanghai. The collision occurred just after rotation as the aircraft attempted a steep climb. According to reports, the crew misjudged the distance between the departure point and the bridge.
Fatalities and Injuries
The accident resulted in the deaths of one pilot and four passengers. Five other individuals on board sustained injuries.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a single-engine seaplane of the C208 EX version. It was destroyed in the accident.
Probable cause
Crew misjudged the distance between the departure point and the bridge