7 fatalities

2004-05-18: Ilyushin II-76 (4K-AZ27) — AZAL Cargo Air Company — Ürümqi-Diwopu, China

Ürümqi-Diwopu, ChinaTakeoff (climb)

On May 18, 2004, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration 4K-AZ27) operated by AZAL Cargo Air Company was involved in an aviation accident near Ürümqi-Diwopu, China during takeoff. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A cargo aircraft crashed two minutes after takeoff from Taiyuan, killing all seven crew members. The aircraft stalled while climbing and was destroyed by impact and post-crash fire.

Flight Details

The aircraft was conducting a cargo flight from Taiyuan, China, to Riga, Latvia, with planned intermediate stops in Ürümqi, China, and Baku, Azerbaijan. On board were seven crew members and a load of clothes.

Accident Sequence

Two minutes after departure, while climbing, the aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall and crashed near a farm located approximately 10 kilometers from the departure airport. At the time, weather conditions were reported as good, with a wind from 170 degrees at 36 kilometers per hour.

Aftermath

The aircraft was partially destroyed by impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire. All seven occupants were killed.