China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303
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China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 was a domestic flight from Xi'an to Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.[1] On June 6, 1994, the aircraft operating the flight, a Tupolev Tu-154M, broke up in-flight and crashed as a result of an autopilot malfunction which caused violent shaking and overstressed the airframe.[2] All 160 people on board were killed.[2][3][4] As of 2024, it remains the deadliest airplane crash ever in mainland China.[5]
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Accident | |
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Date | June 6, 1994 |
Summary | In-flight break up due to improper maintenance |
Site | Near Xi'an, China 34°16′N 108°54′E |
Aircraft | |
Aircraft type | Tupolev Tu-154M |
Operator | China Northwest Airlines |
IATA flight No. | WH2303 |
ICAO flight No. | CNW2303 |
Call sign | CHINA NORTHWEST 2303 |
Registration | B-2610 |
Flight origin | Xianyang Airport (XIY/ZLXY), China |
Destination | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former) (CAN/ZGGG), China |
Occupants | 160 |
Passengers | 146 |
Crew | 14 |
Fatalities | 160 |
Survivors | 0 |
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