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Aircraft Crash Near Yao: 40 Killed After In-Flight Disintegration

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On June 3, 2006, a Shaanxi Y-8 operated by Chinese Air Force - AFPLA - Chung-Kuo Shan Min Taie Fang Tsun Pu-Tai was involved in an aviation accident near Yao, China in flight. 40 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Yao after entering an uncontrolled descent and partially disintegrating in the air while cruising at 8,000 metres in icing conditions. All 40 occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Flight Profile During cruise at an altitude of 8,000 metres, the flight crew encountered icing conditions. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. Following the encounter with icing, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent under circumstances that remain unclear. The aircraft subsequently partially disintegrated in the air before impacting the ground. The crash site was located in a bamboo forest near Yao. The aircraft was totally destroyed in the accident, and all 40 occupants on board were killed. No further details regarding the specific cause of the descent or the identity of the aircraft are provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jun 2006 Shaanxi Y-8 accident near Yao, China?

An aircraft crashed near Yao after entering an uncontrolled descent and partially disintegrating in the air while cruising at 8,000 metres in icing conditions. All 40 occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jun 2006 Shaanxi Y-8 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 40 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jun 2006 involved a Shaanxi Y-8, operated by Chinese Air Force - AFPLA - Chung-Kuo Shan Min Taie Fang Tsun Pu-Tai, at Yao, China.

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