Chinese Air Force - AFPLA - Chung-Kuo Shan Min Taie Fang Tsun Pu-Tai
Safety Score
9.1/10Total Incidents
7
Total Fatalities
66
Recent Incidents
Shaanxi Y-8
While completing a training mission, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near the Zhengchang village, in the Guizhou Province. The PLA Air Force Y-8GX4 Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) aircraft, registered 30513, was assigned to the PLAAF 20th Special Missions Division. The Y-8G fleet of the division is reportedly based close to the crash site. The airplane was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 12 occupants were killed.
Harbin SH-5 - Shuishang Hongzha 5
The four engine aircraft Harbin SH-5 (Shuishang Hongzha 5) was engaged in a training mission off Qingdao with a crew of five on board. In unknown circumstances, the seaplane crashed in the Jiaozhou Bay few km offshore, killing all five occupants.
Shaanxi Y-8
While approaching Zhengzhou AFB, the aircraft collided with a second China Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 registered 31243 and also carrying a crew of eight. One of the aircraft crashed short of runway while the second crashed onto a house. All 16 occupants in both aircraft were killed as well as six people in the house. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unknown.
Shaanxi Y-8
While approaching Zhengzhou AFB, the aircraft collided with a second China Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 registered 31242 and also carrying a crew of eight. One of the aircraft crashed short of runway while the second crashed onto a house. All 16 occupants in both aircraft were killed as well as six people in the house. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unknown.
Shijiazhuang Yunsunji Y-5
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountains area located in the region of Guangzhou. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was written off.
Shijiazhuang Yunsunji Y-5
En route, the single engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain and was destroyed. All 15 occupants were killed in the accident.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Shot down by the pilot of a Chine MiG-17 and crashed south of Xingping, killing all 12 crew members.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
China
Risk Level
Low Risk