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1982-04-26: Hawker Siddeley HS.121 Trident (B-266) — CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China — Guilin, China

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On April 26, 1982, a Hawker Siddeley HS.121 Trident (registration B-266) operated by CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China was involved in an aviation accident near Guilin, China in flight. 112 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying in low-visibility weather conditions involving heavy rain. 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 1781221627Data APIEditorial standards

A three-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Guilin, China, resulting in the deaths of all 112 people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Guilin Airport, a three-engine aircraft operating from Guangzhou-Baiyun Airport encountered severe weather characterized by intense rainfall. As the crew attempted to descend toward the destination, visibility became significantly restricted due to the heavy precipitation.

While navigating these difficult conditions, the aircraft collided with the terrain at the slope of Mt Yangsu. The impact occurred approximately 40 km from Guilin. The force of the collision caused the airframe to break apart upon hitting the mountain. There were no survivors among the 112 fatalities recorded in the accident.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in conditions of limited visibility caused by heavy rain.
  • The aircraft struck elevated terrain during the descent phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying in low-visibility weather conditions involving heavy rain.
Controlled flight into terrain

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