Light aircraft pass through Chengdu buildings at low altitude?

　　On September 19, a video of a light sports general aviation aircraft passing through a densely populated area of ​​Chengdu Xindu District at low altitude was broadcast on the Internet.

The video showed that when the aircraft involved was at its lowest flight altitude, it was lower than a nearby residential building.

　　The reporter learned that the aircraft involved is affiliated to the "Sichuan Feige", a general aviation company on site at Chengdu Huaizhou Airport, and the aircraft is a two-seater.

A person in charge of a general aviation company stationed at Chengdu Huaizhou Airport said that the flight area in the video is about 70 kilometers away from Chengdu Huaizhou Airport, and it is expected to take about 20 minutes.

　　On the afternoon of September 20, the relevant person in charge of the company involved told reporters that the route had not deviated and was fully cooperating with the investigation.

　　Online video

　　There are many high-rise buildings and universities around the city with a light aircraft passing through the city at low altitude

　　On September 19, a video titled "A light sport general aviation aircraft flying over the urban area of ​​Chengdu's Xindu District" went viral on the Internet.

Video footage shows that the general aviation aircraft involved was flying at low altitude in densely constructed urban areas, even passing between several office buildings and residential buildings.

　　The reporter checked the map and found that the aircraft flight area shown in the video is located in the prosperous area of ​​Xindu District, Chengdu. There are many high-rise buildings such as Xindu International Plaza and Nordic Impression Community in this area. Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Southwest Petroleum University and other universities are also located in this area. The neighborhood is a densely populated and built-up area.

　　From the video, it seems that the aircraft is suspected of violating the civil aviation regulations of “not lower than 300 meters above the highest obstacle”.

According to the current civil aviation regulations, the height of the aircraft must not be lower than 300 meters above the highest obstacle within its 600-meter (2000-foot) horizontal radius over densely populated areas, market towns or residential areas, or over any open-air public gathering. (1000 feet).

　　The aircraft involved

　　A general aviation company affiliated with Huaizhou Airport is expected to take off about 20 minutes

　　The reporter learned that the aircraft involved is affiliated to the "Sichuan Feige Airlines", a general aviation company based in Chengdu Huaizhou Airport.

The painting information on the fuselage of the aircraft involved was marked with the words "Sichuan Feige", and the suspected aircraft number was B-12DR.

　　"Phige has set up a base at Huaizhou Airport." A person in charge of a general aviation company stationed at Chengdu Huaizhou Airport told reporters that according to online video, the aircraft may be performing missions, carrying objective lights or flying students.

The "Nordic Impression" residential building that appears in the video is only about 70 kilometers away from Chengdu Huaizhou Airport, and it is expected to take about 20 minutes to take off.

　　It is understood that Chengdu Huaizhou Airport is the "supply port" of Shuangliu International Airport and Tianfu International Airport. It will be officially opened to air traffic on June 11, 2021. The main businesses include official flight, private flight, commuter transportation, aircraft test flight, and low-altitude travel. , Flight training, aviation logistics, emergency rescue, etc.

　　In addition, Sichuan Feige Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. is located in General Aviation Industrial Park, Huaizhou New City, Jintang County, adjacent to Chengdu Huaizhou Airport.

　　Sky Eye Check shows that the company's licensing projects include "general aviation services" and "civil aircraft pilot training", in addition to intelligent unmanned aerial vehicle sales and after-sales services.

　　The reporter found that on July 29, a netizen named "Zhao" once posted on social platforms, "Sichuan Feige, the first Arora SA60L (No.: B-12DR) has arrived. Welcome to experience it. "On August 26, the social platform account also gave a video introduction to the Arora SA60L model.

　　The company in question

　　The response stated that it did not deviate from the route, and now it does not explain and is fully cooperating with the investigation

　　On the afternoon of September 20th, the reporter called Sichuan Feige Aviation Technology Co., Ltd.

One of the company’s responsible persons, Zhao Mou, told reporters: “(The route) has not deviated and will not explain it now. Thank you for your attention. The Supervision Bureau has intervened in the investigation. We fully cooperate and are objective and truthful. During the low-altitude opening process, all parties involved There are common problems that need to be faced, and I believe it will get better and better in the future."

　　It is understood that there are currently 16 civil airport clearance protection areas in Sichuan Province, which refer to the area 10km away from the center line of the airport runway and within 20km from the end of the runway. This is to ensure the safe take-off and landing of aircraft at the airport, according to the airport clearance obstacles. A certain spatial range defined by the requirements of the restriction map.

The reporter learned that "low, slow and small" aircraft, including light and ultralight aircraft, must report to the military management department before they can fly.

　　The person in charge of a general aviation company at Chengdu Huaizhou Airport told reporters that there are currently five or six general aviation companies at Chengdu Huaizhou Airport, including "Sichuan Feige Airlines."

　　Civil Aviation Sichuan Supervision Bureau:

　　Under investigation if suspected violations will be dealt with according to law

　　On the afternoon of September 20, the staff of the Sichuan Civil Aviation Supervision Bureau responded to the Chengdu Commercial Daily-Red Star News. The Supervision Bureau was investigating the incident of a light aircraft passing through a densely populated area of ​​Chengdu at low altitude. It is not convenient to disclose the details of the investigation process.

If suspected of illegal operations and endanger the public safety of residents, the Supervision Bureau will deal with it in accordance with the law, and the relevant investigation results will be announced to the public.

　　Chengdu Commercial Daily-Red Star News reporter Du Yuquan, intern reporter Cai Xiaoyi