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Three-Engine Aircraft Crash in Poor Weather Near Guilin (B-266)

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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. 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 three-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Guilin while descending in heavy rain and limited visibility, killing all 112 occupants.

Incident Overview During a descent to Guilin Airport from Guangzhou-Baiyun Airport, the crew of a three-engine aircraft encountered poor weather conditions, including heavy rain. The aircraft struck the slope of Mt Yangsu, located approximately 40 km from Guilin, in limited visibility. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, and all 112 occupants were killed. ## Operational Context The flight was operating from Guangzhou-Baiyun Airport to Guilin Airport. The accident occurred during the descent phase, when the crew was navigating in adverse weather. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Outcome The impact with the mountain slope caused the aircraft to disintegrate. All 112 people on board were killed. The source does not provide a probable cause or additional details beyond the weather conditions and the location of the impact.

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