12 fatalities

2018-01-29: Shaanxi Y-8 (30513) — Chinese Air Force - AFPLA - Chung-Kuo Shan Min Taie Fang Tsun Pu-Tai — Zhengchang, China

Zhengchang, ChinaFlight

On January 29, 2018, a Shaanxi Y-8 (registration 30513) operated by Chinese Air Force - AFPLA - Chung-Kuo Shan Min Taie Fang Tsun Pu-Tai was involved in an aviation accident near Zhengchang, China in flight. 12 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.

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A PLA Air Force Y-8GX4 electronic intelligence aircraft crashed during a training mission near Zhengchang village in Guizhou Province, killing all 12 occupants.

Incident

On an unspecified date, a PLA Air Force Y-8GX4 Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) aircraft crashed while completing a training mission. The accident occurred near Zhengchang village in Guizhou Province, under unknown circumstances. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire, resulting in the death of all 12 occupants.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a Y-8GX4 ELINT variant, registered as 30513. It belonged to the PLA Air Force's 20th Special Missions Division. The Y-8G fleet of this division is reportedly based close to the crash site.

Occupants

All 12 individuals on board were killed in the crash. No information regarding their identities or roles was provided.