What happened
During the approach phase to Zhengzhou Air Force Base, a mid-air collision occurred between two military aircraft. One of the involved planes was a Shaanxi Y-8, bearing the registration 31242. The collision involved a second aircraft, which was also operated by the China Air Force and carried a crew of eight.
Following the impact, the two planes followed different trajectories. One of the aircraft crashed at a location short of the runway. The second aircraft struck a residential building, causing the structure to collapse. The accident resulted in a total of 16 fatalities among the occupants of both aircraft, along with 6 deaths of individuals located inside the house.
Findings
The specific details regarding the exact circumstances that led to the mid-air collision have not yet been determined.