No fatalities

Fuzhou Airport Runway Excursion and Structural Failure (B-3476)

Fuzhou, ChinaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 10, 2015, a Xian MA60 (registration B-3476) operated by Joy Air was involved in an aviation accident near Fuzhou, China during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered B-3476
Aircraft registered B-3476. Photo: Windmemories / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

After landing on runway 03 at Fuzhou Airport, a right main landing gear tyre burst caused the aircraft to veer off the runway. The aircraft suffered severe structural damage, but all 52 occupants were rescued, with three passengers injured.

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events Following its arrival at Fuzhou Airport, the aircraft landed on runway 03. During the landing phase, a tyre on the right main landing gear burst. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to skid and veer off the runway to the right, ultimately entering a grassy area adjacent to the paved surface. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact date of the incident. ## Structural Damage and Occupant Outcomes As the aircraft moved into the grassy area, it sustained severe structural damage. Both wings detached from the upper side of the fuselage. This separation caused both engines to strike the ground. The impact and subsequent forces resulted in the fuselage breaking in two. Despite the extensive damage to the airframe, all 52 occupants on board were successfully rescued. Among the rescued individuals, three passengers sustained injuries. The source does not provide a formal probable cause determination.