Cessna 208 accident near Shanghai, Cn, July 20, 2016
On July 20, 2016 at about 4:22 am local time, a Cessna 208, registered B10FW, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Shanghai (Bridge Beach airport). 5 people were killed, 1 person was seriously injured and 4 people had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 20, 2016 · about 4:22 am local time
- Place
- Shanghai, China · Bridge Beach
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed, 1 person was seriously injured and 4 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208 · all 208s on the register
- Registration
- B10FW · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 20, 2016 about 0422 Coordinated Universal Time, a float equipped Cessna 208, B10-FW, collided with a bridge shortly after takeoff from Jinshan City Beach, Shanghai, P.R. China. The airplane was operated by Avic Joy General Aviation under the pertinent civil regulations of China. The airplane was substantially damaged and five of the ten people onboard the airplane sustained fatal injuries. The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the aircraft to assist the CAAC in its investigation. Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to: Aircraft Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) East China Regional Administration (ECRA) China Tel: +86 20 8613 1650
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: P&Wc PT6 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
- Operator: Avic Joy General Aviation
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 4 | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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