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== ASX Accident Report ==
== ASX Accident Report ==


On the morning of Thursday, May 1, 2025, a single-engine Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG aircraft, registered as N52156 and powered by a Lycoming IO-360 fuel-injected engine, crashed while on approach to Nevada County Airport in Grass Valley, California. The aircraft was occupied solely by the pilot, who was fatally injured in the incident. The pilot had initiated a Mayday call shortly before the crash, reporting an engine failure while maneuvering on a left base leg for Runway 7. Weather conditions at the time included light winds out of the east.
On May 2, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM local time, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter with the registration number B-7541, operated by Suzhou Chengyi General Aviation Co. Ltd., crashed in the Wuzhong district of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The aircraft, which was engaged in a passenger transport mission, was returning from a flight when it descended from a reported altitude of about 10 meters and impacted the ground. Onboard were four individuals, all of whom sustained injuries of varying degrees. Additionally, one person on the ground, who was not associated with the flight, was fatally struck during the event.


According to officials and eyewitness accounts, the pilot attempted to reach the runway following the power loss but came up short, impacting terrain in a residential area along Whispering Pines Lane, approximately one mile west of the airport. The location of the crash placed the aircraft in a light industrial or residential zone just outside the immediate airport perimeter. The Grass Valley Police Department responded to the scene and confirmed the pilot was deceased upon arrival. Emergency services quickly secured the area, and road closures were enacted around Idaho Maryland Road and Centennial Drive to allow for investigation.
Initial reports confirmed that the helicopter suffered substantial damage in the impact. Emergency response teams, including public security, emergency management, and health services, were immediately dispatched to the scene. All four injured passengers were transported to local medical facilities and were reported to be in stable condition, with no life-threatening injuries as of the latest updates. The individual on the ground was declared deceased at the scene. The incident occurred during the en route phase of flight and within a populated area, suggesting a complex risk profile given the proximity of ground personnel or civilians.


Early witness reports and an unofficial aviation podcast recap suggest that the aircraft may have contacted treetops during the emergency approach, though it is still unclear if aerodynamic control was lost prior to the crash or if the aircraft struck obstacles while attempting to glide in. The aircraft's descent trajectory suggests a possible misjudgment in altitude or glidepath as the pilot attempted to reach the runway without power. Investigators are also expected to examine mechanical integrity, fuel supply, and potential system anomalies that could have led to the reported engine failure.
As of the current reporting, the cause of the crash remains undetermined. The Jiangsu provincial civil aviation authority has initiated an investigation, which will likely include examination of airworthiness data, flight operations history, environmental conditions, and pilot performance. No mechanical failure, meteorological trigger, or operational violation has been officially disclosed, though the low altitude at the time of descent suggests a potential loss of control or operational misjudgment during approach or maneuvering. The ongoing inquiry aims to establish the root cause through data collection, interviews, and structural analysis.
 
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched a joint investigation into the crash. Both agencies are expected to conduct a full mechanical review of the powerplant, examine radio communications logs, and analyze any available surveillance or security camera footage from the surrounding area. Witness statements are also being solicited, particularly from individuals near the 1000 block of Whispering Pines Lane who may have observed the final moments of the flight. The pilot's identity has not yet been publicly released pending notification of next of kin.


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== Tracking and Social Media ==
== Tracking and Social Media ==
* Flight Tracking: Flightradar24, [https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N52156/history/20250501/1452Z/KAUN/KGOO FlightAware], [https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=a68fcb&lat=39.221&lon=-121.020&zoom=14.0&showTrace=2025-05-01&trackLabels ADS-B Exchange]
* Flight Tracking: Flightradar24, FlightAware, ADS-B Exchange
* Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)
* Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)


== Sources and References ==
== Sources and References ==
* [https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/robert-lund-grass-valley-plane-crash-pilot-id/103-006e885f-2864-403c-9fe2-df160741d108 ABC 10]
* [https://www.uniindia.com/one-dead-4-injured-in-helicopter-crash-in-east-china-city/world/news/3453891.html UNI]
* [https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/grass-valley-plane-crash-whispering-pines-ln/ CBS News]
* [https://m.sohu.com/a/891615692_698473?scm=10008.1475_13-1475_13-11_11.0-3704001-3713002.0.0&spm=smwp.content-abroad.fd-d.1.1746310135245Iv3i6aN SOHU]
* [https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/helicopter-crash-in-suzhou-claims-one-life-injures-four/#google_vignette Dimsum Daily]
* [https://news.mydrivers.com/1/1045/1045386.htm MyDrivers]
* [https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202505/03/WS68158048a310a04af22bd540.html China Daily]

Revision as of 17:47, 3 May 2025

Fatal Accident (0/1) - Suzhou Chengyi General Aviation Co Ltd, Robinson R44 Raven II, B-7541, Wuzhong district, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, May 01, 2025.

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Accident Information

Approx. Accident Location Aircraft Fat. Aircraft Inj. Ground Fat. Ground Inj. ASN Entry
31°13'33.60"N, 120°24'14.49"E 0 4 1 0 Aviation Safety Network

Aircraft Information

Type Operator Registration Serial Number Manufacture Date
Robinson R44 Raven II Suzhou Chengyi General Aviation Co Ltd B-7541 13562 unkn.

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ASX Accident Report

On May 2, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM local time, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter with the registration number B-7541, operated by Suzhou Chengyi General Aviation Co. Ltd., crashed in the Wuzhong district of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The aircraft, which was engaged in a passenger transport mission, was returning from a flight when it descended from a reported altitude of about 10 meters and impacted the ground. Onboard were four individuals, all of whom sustained injuries of varying degrees. Additionally, one person on the ground, who was not associated with the flight, was fatally struck during the event.

Initial reports confirmed that the helicopter suffered substantial damage in the impact. Emergency response teams, including public security, emergency management, and health services, were immediately dispatched to the scene. All four injured passengers were transported to local medical facilities and were reported to be in stable condition, with no life-threatening injuries as of the latest updates. The individual on the ground was declared deceased at the scene. The incident occurred during the en route phase of flight and within a populated area, suggesting a complex risk profile given the proximity of ground personnel or civilians.

As of the current reporting, the cause of the crash remains undetermined. The Jiangsu provincial civil aviation authority has initiated an investigation, which will likely include examination of airworthiness data, flight operations history, environmental conditions, and pilot performance. No mechanical failure, meteorological trigger, or operational violation has been officially disclosed, though the low altitude at the time of descent suggests a potential loss of control or operational misjudgment during approach or maneuvering. The ongoing inquiry aims to establish the root cause through data collection, interviews, and structural analysis.

This page will be updated as more information becomes available.

Tracking and Social Media

  • Flight Tracking: Flightradar24, FlightAware, ADS-B Exchange
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)

Sources and References