Emergency landing of aircraft near Ningbo Airport

No fatalities • Ningbo, China • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced engine issues shortly after departing Ningbo Airport, resulting in an emergency landing in a nearby rice paddy field.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Ningbo Airport, the crew of the aircraft encountered mechanical difficulties involving the engines. Approximately ten minutes into the flight, the crew notified Air Traffic Control regarding the engine malfunctions and received clearance to perform a return to the airport.

During the subsequent 180-degree turn and descent, the situation necessitated an emergency landing attempt. The aircraft ultimately struck a rice paddy field situated close to the runway threshold. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, specifically resulting in the loss of one wing and the undercarriage, rendering the aircraft a total loss.

Findings

  • All seven occupants of the aircraft successfully evacuated the wreckage.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported following the incident.
  • The primary factor leading to the crash was engine problems encountered during the initial climb and departure phase.

Probable cause

Engine malfunctions following takeoff necessitated an emergency descent and led to the crash in a nearby field.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-11-19 Shijiazhuang Yunsunji Y-5 accident near Ningbo, China?

An aircraft experienced engine issues shortly after departing Ningbo Airport, resulting in an emergency landing in a nearby rice paddy field.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-11-19 Shijiazhuang Yunsunji Y-5 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-11-19 involved a Shijiazhuang Yunsunji Y-5, registration B-8479, operated by Jiangnan Universal Aviation, at Ningbo, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine malfunctions following takeoff necessitated an emergency descent and led to the crash in a nearby field.

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