What happened
During the approach phase to Zhengzhou Air Force Base, a mid-air collision occurred between two military aircraft. The first involved aircraft struck a second Shaanxi Y-8, which carried the registration 31243. This second aircraft was also operated by the China Air Force and was carrying a crew of eight individuals.
Following the impact, the two planes followed different trajectories. One of the aircraft crashed at a location short of the runway. The second aircraft, 31243, crashed into a residential structure. The impact with the house resulted in the deaths of six people on the ground. In total, the accident resulted in 16 fatalities among the occupants of both aircraft.
Findings
The specific details regarding the exact circumstances that led to the collision between the two aircraft have not yet been determined.