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| Date: | Wednesday 17 June 1987 |
| Time: | c. 19:00 |
| Type: |  Transavia PL-12 Skyfarmer T-400 |
| Owner/operator: | Beidahuang General Aviation |
| Registration: | B-8502 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Baoqing County, Shuangyashan, Heilongjiang Province -
 China
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Transavia PL-12 Skyfarmer T-400 registered B-8502 was exported from Australia to China as a part of an agricultural aid program.
The Transavia hit trees and crashed during a spraying flight at the 853 Farm.
The Chinese pilot had 2000 total flying hours, including 150 in this make and model.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
WEATHER - DOWNDRAFT
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE
FACTOR(S)
PILOT EXPERIENCE - NEW TO TYPE
EMERGENCY DUMPER - NOT USED
Sources:
CAAC
Chinese Civil Aircraft Register
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2025 10:56 | RDV | Added |
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