Cargo aircraft crash near Taiyuan airport

7 fatalities • Ürümqi-Diwopu, China • Takeoff (climb)

A cargo flight traveling from Taiyuan to Riga crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members.

What happened

A cargo transport mission originating in Taiyuan and destined for Riga, with scheduled stops in Baku and Ürümqi, ended in a fatal accident during the initial climb. The aircraft, which was transporting a shipment of clothing, departed from the airport with a total of seven crew members on board. Approximately two minutes after the departure, the aircraft experienced a stall while ascending. This led to a crash in the vicinity of a farm situated roughly 10 km from the airfield.

The impact and a subsequent fire caused significant damage to the airframe. There were no survivors among the occupants. At the time of the incident, meteorological conditions were reported as favorable, with winds blowing from 170 degrees at a speed of 36 km/h.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase of the flight.
  • The accident occurred in good weather conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2004-05-18 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Ürümqi-Diwopu, China?

A cargo flight traveling from Taiyuan to Riga crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2004-05-18 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2004-05-18 involved a Ilyushin II-76, registration 4K-AZ27, operated by AZAL Cargo Air Company, at Ürümqi-Diwopu, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.

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