3 fatalities

2008-06-15: Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 (B-3841) — China Flying Dragon Special Aviation Company — Chifeng, China

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On June 15, 2008, a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 (registration B-3841) operated by China Flying Dragon Special Aviation Company was involved in an aviation accident near Chifeng, China in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the aircraft striking the mountain slope is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781197401Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during an aluminum prospecting mission, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During an aerial mission focused on aluminum prospecting, a twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain. The impact caused the total destruction of the airframe. At the time of the collision, the flight was operating in an area used for mineral exploration.

Out of the four people on board, the pilot survived the accident. However, the remaining three occupants sustained fatal injuries during the crash.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision remain undetermined, as the specific cause of the impact with the terrain has not been established.

Probable cause

The cause of the aircraft striking the mountain slope is currently unknown.