What happened
The incident occurred just minutes after the aircraft took off from Xichang Airport. While climbing to an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet, the twin-engine plane collided with the slope of Mt Lochi. The impact resulted in the deaths of all 31 occupants on board.
Findings
The specific registration number and the precise model of the aircraft remain unconfirmed. Records indicate uncertainty regarding whether the airframe was a C-47 or a C-46. No further details regarding mechanical failures or pilot actions have been established in the available source material.