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| Date: | Thursday 22 May 2025 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | SMD Manned UFO |
| Owner/operator: | Shenzhen SMD UAV |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Xishan Distrct, Kunming, Yunnan Province -
 China
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Demo/Airshow/Display |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
An ultralight eVTOL aircraft was destroyed when it rapidly descended into water near the shore of Lake Dianchi during a nighttime demonstration flight.
The aircraft was a remote-controlled model which featured an encapsulated central cabin with two seats for sightseeing purposes. Although no official statement was made regarding the accident, a video captured by ground witness indicated that the aircraft was likely unoccupied when it crashed.
Sources:
https://sbdji.cc/news/flysafe/74672.html
http://union.china.com.cn/zhuanti/txt/2025-05/22/content_43122405.html
https://www.smd-uav.com/product/iufo/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-May-2025 08:13 | RDV | Added |
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