China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 facts for kids
B-2610, the aircraft involved, in CAAC livery in 1988
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| Accident summary | |
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| Date | June 6, 1994 |
| Summary | Mechanical failure due to improper maintenance |
| Place | Near Xi'an, P.R. China 34°16′N 108°54′E / 34.267°N 108.900°E |
| Passengers | 146 |
| Crew | 14 |
| Injuries (non-fatal) | 0 |
| Fatalities | 160 (all) |
| Survivors | 0 |
| Aircraft type | Tupolev Tu-154M |
| Airline/user | China Northwest Airlines |
| Registration | B-2610 |
| Flew from | Xianyang Airport (XIY/ZLXY), China |
| Flying to | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former) (CAN/ZGGG), China |
China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 was a flight that took off from Xianyang Airport in Xianyang, China. Its destination was Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former). The airplane used for this flight was a Tupolev Tu-154M.
On June 6, 1994, the aircraft crashed into a field near the city of Xi'an. This happened because of a serious mechanical problem. Sadly, all 160 people on board passed away. This made it one of the worst air disasters in China's history.
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What Happened to Flight 2303?
The flight was operated by China Northwest Airlines. The specific airplane was registered as B-2610. It was a routine flight carrying 146 passengers and 14 crew members.
The Mechanical Problem
Investigators found that the crash was caused by a mechanical issue. This problem happened because of incorrect maintenance work. During maintenance, the flight control system was connected the wrong way.
How the Error Caused the Crash
The flight control system helps the pilots steer the plane. Because it was connected incorrectly, the plane became very difficult to control. It started to shake violently and eventually broke apart in the air. This led to the tragic crash.
Who Was On Board?
There were 160 people on Flight 2303. This included 14 crew members and 146 passengers. People from many different countries were on the flight. Most of the people were from China. Others were from countries like Italy, Russia, France, Germany, the United States, and Japan.
After the Accident
The crash of Flight 2303 was a very sad event. It led to important changes in how airplanes are maintained. Authorities wanted to make sure such a mistake would not happen again. This accident highlighted the importance of careful and correct maintenance for aircraft safety.
See also
In Spanish: Vuelo 2303 de China Northwest Airlines para niños
