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Midair Collision Near Zhengzhou AFB (31242)

Zhengzhou AFB, ChinaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 4, 2001, a Shaanxi Y-8 (registration 31242) operated by Chinese Air Force - AFPLA - Chung-Kuo Shan Min Taie Fang Tsun Pu-Tai was involved in an aviation accident near Zhengzhou AFB, China during landing or approach. 8 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

Two China Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 aircraft collided while approaching Zhengzhou AFB. All 16 occupants in both aircraft and six people in a house were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remain unknown.

Incident Overview While approaching Zhenghou AFB, a China Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 aircraft collided with a second China Air Force Shaanxi Y-8. The second aircraft was registered 31243 and was carrying a crew of eight. The source does not specify the registration or crew size of the first aircraft beyond the context of the collision. ## Impact and Casualties One of the aircraft crashed short of the runway, while the second crashed onto a house. All 16 occupants in both aircraft were killed. In addition, six people in the house were killed. ## Investigation Status The exact circumstances of the collision remain unknown according to the source. No further cause or contributing factors are provided.

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What happened in the 4 Jan 2001 Shaanxi Y-8 accident near Zhengzhou AFB, China?

Two China Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 aircraft collided while approaching Zhengzhou AFB. All 16 occupants in both aircraft and six people in a house were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remain unknown.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jan 2001 Shaanxi Y-8 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jan 2001 involved a Shaanxi Y-8, registration 31242, operated by Chinese Air Force - AFPLA - Chung-Kuo Shan Min Taie Fang Tsun Pu-Tai, at Zhengzhou AFB, China.

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