Accidents and Incidents
- On June 22, 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 was struck by lightning and crashed near Sitai, Yongfeng, killing all 42 on board and another seven on the ground. This crash is the worst ever accident involving the Y-7.
- On October 19, 2006, a People's Liberation Army Air Force Y-7 crashed into a wheat field near Hengshui, killing two.
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