Accident Xian H-6N , Thursday 30 September 2021
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Date:Thursday 30 September 2021
Time:12:54
Type:Silhouette image of generic TU16 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Xian H-6N
Owner/operator:China Air Force
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Huanglong County, Yan'an, Shaanxi Province -   China
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Crashed.

Loss of control during aerial refuelling was the alleged cause.

Sources:

Chinese Aviation Museum

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
10-Oct-2024 06:05 RDV Added
09-Nov-2024 07:36 RDV Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Location, Source, Narrative, ]
10-Jun-2025 09:59 RDV Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Phase, Source, Narrative, ]

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