Date: | June 22, 2000 |
Location: | Shitai, China |
Aircraft: | Xian Yunshuji Y-7-100C |
Reg: | B-3479 |
Airline: | Wuhan Airlines |
Flight No: | 343 |
Fatalities: | 44 : 44 +7 |
The plane was attempting to land at Whuan's Wanjiatun Airport in thunderstorms and heavy rain when it was struck by lightning causing it to explode and crash. |