Incident Chengdu J-7 ,
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Date:Wednesday 30 June 2004
Time:16:50
Type:Silhouette image of generic MG21 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Chengdu J-7
Owner/operator:China Air Force - Guangzhou Military Region
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Wuhan, Hubei Province -   China
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Shan Po Air Base, Guang Zhou MD
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Developed an unspecified mechanical problem whilst flying through a thunderstorm on return flight to base after training mission. Pilot ejected safely. The airplane crashed in flames about 80 km from downtown Wuhan, setting fire to two houses. On the ground, a girl (12) was badly burnt and perished. Another child was slightly injured.

Sources:

AFM SEP 2004
http://news.sohu.com/2004/06/30/44/news220794475.shtml

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
18-Jun-2021 14:10 TB Added
14-Jun-2023 13:36 RDV Updated

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