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Collision between a Trident and a Harbin H-5 at Guilin Airport (B-264)

Guilin, ChinaTaxiing

On September 14, 1983, a Hawker Siddeley HS.121 Trident (registration B-264) operated by CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China was involved in an aviation accident near Guilin, China while taxiing. 11 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A Trident taxiing at Guilin Airport was struck by a Chinese Air Force Harbin H-5 bomber that crashed upon landing. The incident killed 11 foreign passengers and injured 27 others.

Incident Overview During taxiing at Guilin Airport, a Trident aircraft was struck by a Chinese Air Force Harbin H-5 bomber. The H-5 apparently crashed upon landing, resulting in a collision with the Trident. The Trident came to a stop on the taxiway and sustained severe damage. The source does not provide the aircraft registration, operator, or specific date of the incident. ## Casualties and Injuries Eleven passengers, all identified as foreign citizens, were killed in the incident. An additional 27 people were injured, while 68 individuals escaped without injury. The source does not specify the total number of people on board or the nationalities of the injured and uninjured individuals.

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