& the ejection system works too
So far out of all the major accidents of J10, all but one are caused by engine problems. Stopped mid-air, or simply failed altogether.
Indeed a B-model (sadly ) ... just look at the blade antenna on the spine, the J-10A had a different one !
It's looks like a reasonably crowded urban area so glad no one on the ground is injured. I'm guessing by the time the pilot ejected the plane was pretty much stalling and had little forward speed which would be consistent with engine flame out, so the jet just dropped out of sky and the crash area is therefore pretty contained. Also ejecting over such an area is probably quite dangerous itself.
So far out of all the major accidents of J10, all but one are caused by engine problems. Stopped mid-air, or simply failed altogether.
The pilot was one of the first few test pilots who flied the J2001.
With such an experienced pilot it should not be the pilot's fault.
According to sources the J10B is equipped with new engines from Russia. They have higher thrust. It might be due to this.