As the aircraft approached Wuhan, the flight crew were informed of adverse weather conditions in the area of the airport.

[1] At approximately 15:00 local time,[2] the aircraft was impacted by windshear[1] and struck by lightning,[3] before it crashed in Sitai Village, Yongfeng Township.

[1][4] In the aftermath of the accident, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) ordered all Wuhan Airlines' six other Xian Y-7 aircraft be grounded until the cause of the crash was determined.

In July they were permitted to return to service after safety inspections were carried out and flight crews received more training.

[5][6] Other causes were the flight crew and air traffic control both violating standard operating procedures for severe weather, and incorrect decision making by the captain.