Deadly seaplane crash probe turns to crew
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A deadly seaplane crash in Jinshan District last month was not caused by mechanical problems, investigators said yesterday, hinting at possible pilot error. The accident killed five people.
Investigators are now looking at the qualifications and training of crew members as well as the general operations of the carrier, Joy General Aviation, said Xu Wei, a city government spokesperson.
“The captain’s medical history and medications will be checked, and he will be investigated when his physical condition improves,” Xu told a press conference.
Five people, including the copilot, were killed when the seaplane, a Cessna 208B, crashed into the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway No. 7835 Bridge at 12:20pm on July 20 as it was taking off from the sea near Jinshan City Beach. The captain Zhang Fuquan suffered severe injuries and needed surgery on his right leg.
A preliminary investigation and evidence collection from the scene has been completed, and the damaged plane has been moved to a temporary storage facility, Xu said.
“Investigators have also checked the waters there and found no hindrances that could affect the plane’s operation,” he said.
The fuel has also been tested and no abnormality has been found.
Officials and engineers from the plane’s manufacturer, the US-based Textron Aviation, are assisting with the investigation.
The seaplane crashed during its maiden flight, a commercial sightseeing service to the Zhoushan Archipelago.
Shanghai Commerce Commission chairwoman Shang Yuying yesterday promised that the city will carry out safety evaluations in cooperation with district governments before hosting major conferences or commercial, tourism, cultural and sports events.
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