No fatalities

Engine Failure Forces Crash Landing Near Guiyang (XT-ATB)

Guiyang, ChinaFlight

On March 26, 1943, a Nakajima Ki-34 (AT-2) (registration XT-ATB) operated by Central Air Transport - China was involved in an aviation accident near Guiyang, China in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure occurring during flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft suffered an engine failure while en route from Kunming to Guilin, resulting in a crash landing near Guiyang where the pilot was injured.

What happened

The incident occurred during a flight traveling from Kunming to Guilin. While airborne, the aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction involving its powerplant. Following the loss of engine performance, the crew initiated emergency procedures and attempted to land the aircraft at the nearest suitable location.

The plane ultimately made an uncontrolled landing in the vicinity of Guiyang. The impact resulted in significant structural damage, rendering the airframe beyond repair. During the event, the pilot sustained injuries.

Findings

Official investigations identified the primary factor leading to the accident as a mechanical issue with the propulsion system. The failure occurred while the aircraft was in flight, necessitating an immediate emergency response that culminated in the crash landing.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure occurring during flight.