Harbin Yunsunji Y-12

Historical safety data and incident record for the Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.5/10

Total Incidents

24

Total Fatalities

112

Incident History

Zambia Air Force

Mukinge North-Western

The aircraft departed Lusaka Airport on a flight to Mukinge, carrying five crew members and a load of five diesel drums. After touchdown at Mukinge Airfield, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, collided with obstacles and came to rest with its nose and cockpit severely damaged. Both pilots were injured and three other crew members escaped uninjured.

Kenya Air Force

Dhobley Jubbada Hoose (<U+062C><U+0648><U+0628><U+0627> <U+0627><U+0644><U+0633><U+0641><U+0644><U+0649><U+200E>)

The aircraft was returning to Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base) after various supplies were delivered at Dhobley Airport on behalf of the Amisom, the African Union Mission in Somalia. Upon takeoff from Dhobley Airstrip, the aircraft crashed in unclear circumstances. All 10 occupants were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

January 3, 2020 4 Fatalities

Sri Lanka Air Force

Haputale Uva (<U+0B8A><U+0BB5><U+0BBE>)

Crashed in unknown circumstances in Haputale while completing a survey flight from Wirawila to Colombo-Ratmalana Airport. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all four crew members were killed.

May 12, 2014 1 Fatalities

Kenya Air Force

El Wak North Eastern

Shortly after takeoff from El Wak Airfield, bound for Garissa, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed. The copilot was killed while 11 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

China Flying Dragon Special Aviation Company

Shenyang Liaoning

On final approach to Shenyang-Taoxian Airport, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed on a road short of runway, bursting into flames. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire. The crew was returning to his base in Shenyang following a cloud seeding mission over the Liaoning Province.

July 12, 2012 7 Fatalities

Mauritanian Air Force - Force Aérienne Islamique de Mauritanie

Nouakchott Nouakchott City District

The twin engine aircraft was engaged in a special flight to the Tasiast Airstrip deserving the Gold Mine of Tasiast on behalf of the Kinross Gold Corporation. Shortly after take off from Nouakchott, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a desert area located past the runway end, bursting into flames. All seven occupants were killed and aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Both pilots were Mauritanian Customs Officers while among the passengers were three Security Officers of the Kinross Gold Corporation who were in charge to transfer a load of gold back to Nouakchott.

Zambia Air Force

Mukinge North-Western

The aircraft departed Lusaka on a flight to Mukinge, carrying staff and various goods on behalf of the Zambian Presidency. After touchdown, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest against trees. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The crew was flying to Mukinge, preparing the next official visit of the President of the Republic of Zambia Rupiah Banda.

June 15, 2008 3 Fatalities

China Flying Dragon Special Aviation Company

Chifeng Inner Mongolia

The twin engine aircraft was engaged in an aluminium prospecting flight. In unknown circumstances, it collided with the slope of a mountain and was destroyed. A pilot survived while three other occupants were killed.

April 10, 2006 14 Fatalities

Kenya Air Force

Marsabit Rift Valley

The twin engine aircraft departed Moi Air Base in Nairobi on a flight to Marsabit, carrying a delegation of the Kenyan Government including two ministers. They were flying to Marsabit as part of a mediation mission between communities in dispute, in particular over grazing rights and water points. On approach to Marsabit Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to low clouds when the aircraft crashed on the slope of a hill located few km from the airport. Three passengers were seriously injured while 14 other occupants were killed.

May 18, 2005 13 Fatalities

Zambia Air Force

Mongu Western

The aircraft was dispatched in Mongu where the crew delivered foods to a drought-stricken part of Zambia. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All 13 occupants were killed.

Lao Aviation

Sam Neua Houaphan Province

Just after liftoff, while climbing to a height of about two metres, the twin engine aircraft encountered downdraft. It struck the runway surface, went out of control and veered off runway. It then collided with a fence and came to rest on a road located 17 metres below. All 15 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. At the time of the accident, the wind was blowing at 8 knots but apparently changed rapidly and became stronger shortly after rotation.

October 19, 2000 8 Fatalities

Lao Aviation

Sam Neua Houaphan Province

While descending to Sam Neua Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility. Approaching in clouds, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 12 km from the airport. Eight passengers were killed while nine other occupants were injured.

May 25, 1998 28 Fatalities

MIAT Mongolian Airlines - Mongolyn Irgeniy Agaaryn Teever

Erdenet Orkhon

Few minutes after takeoff from Erdenet Airport, while climbing in low visibility due to poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain (2,800 metres high) located few km west of the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 28 occupants were killed, 16 adults and 12 children.

June 10, 1997 7 Fatalities

MIAT Mongolian Airlines - Mongolyn Irgeniy Agaaryn Teever

Mandalgov Dundgovi

On final approach to Mandalgov Airport, at a height of 30 metres, the aircraft nosed down and crashed short of runway threshold. Seven passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.

January 20, 1997 4 Fatalities

Sri Lanka Air Force

Jaffna (Palaly) Northern Province (<U+0BB5><U+0B9F> <U+0BAE><U+0BBE><U+0B95><U+0BBE><U+0BA3><U+0BAE><U+0BCD>)

While completing a maritime patrol flight over the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka by night, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea. all four crew members were killed.

June 21, 1996 2 Fatalities

China Flying Dragon Special Aviation Company

Shanghai-Hongqiao Shanghai

Following an uneventful flight from Dalian, the crew started the descent to Shanghai-Hongqiao Airport in limited visibility due to marginal weather conditions. While completing a last turn to join the approach path, the twin engine aircraft crashed on the top of a hill located about 3 km short of runway. A pilot and a passenger were killed while 10 other occupants were injured.

April 4, 1995 3 Fatalities

Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS

Iquitos-Moronacocha Loreto

The crew was engaged in a local training flight on behalf of the Peruvian Air Force. Shortly after takeoff from Moronacocha Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.

Policía Nacional del Peru

Bom Jesus Rio Grande do Sul

After touchdown, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest 200 metres further. All eight occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Berjaya Air

Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

While taxiing at Kuala Lumpur Airport, the pilot applied braked when approaching a right turn when the aircraft veered 90° to the left, rolled through the ramp and eventually collided with a parked Pelangi Air Dornier DO228 registered 9M-PEL. While the DO228 was slightly damaged, the Y12 was written off. All 19 occupants escaped uninjured.

December 13, 1993 18 Fatalities

Lao Aviation

Phônsavan Xieng Khouang Province

While descending to Phônsavan Airport, the crew encountered below minima weather conditions due to fog. On approach, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a hilly and wooded terrain located 28 km from the airport, bursting into flames. All 18 occupants were killed.

Nepal Airways

Jomsom Dhawalagiri

After landing on runway 24, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, went down an embankment and came to rest in the Gandaki River with its right wing torn off. All 19 occupants were rescued, among them both pilots and three passengers were injured.

Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS

Atalaya Ucayali

After landing at Atayala Airport, the twin engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

MIAT Mongolian Airlines - Mongolyn Irgeniy Agaaryn Teever

Choibalsan Dornod

Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off. Occupant's fate unknown.

Nepal Airways

Lukla-Tenzing-Hillary Sagarmatha

During the takeoff roll at Lukla-Tenzing-Hillary Airport, at a speed of 85 knots, the nose gear collapsed. Out of control, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest in a ditch. All 14 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)

China Flying Dragon Special Aviation Company3
Kenya Air Force3
Lao Aviation3
MIAT Mongolian Airlines - Mongolyn Irgeniy Agaaryn Teever3
Zambia Air Force3
Nepal Airways2
Sri Lanka Air Force2
Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS2
Berjaya Air1
Mauritanian Air Force - Force Aérienne Islamique de Mauritanie1