China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303
Chinese aviation tragedy
China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 was a flight from Xianyang Airport, in Xianyang to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former). The aircraft used was a Tupolev Tu-154M. On June 6, 1994 the aircraft crashed into a field due to mechanical flaw in Xi'an. All 160 people were killed in China's worst air disaster.
 B-2610, the aircraft involved, in CAAC livery in 1988 | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 6, 1994 |
| Summary | Mechanical failure due to improper maintenance |
| Site | Near Xi'an, China 34°16′N 108°54′E / 34.267°N 108.900°E |
| Aircraft type | Tupolev Tu-154M |
| Operator | China Northwest Airlines |
| Registration | B-2610 |
| Flight origin | Xianyang Airport (XIY/ZLXY), China |
| Destination | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former) (CAN/ZGGG), China |
| Passengers | 146 |
| Crew | 14 |
| Fatalities | 160 (all) |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Survivors | 0 |
| Nationality | Passengers | Crew | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
 China |
114 | 14 | 128 |
 Italy |
6 | 0 | 6 |
 Russia |
5 | 0 | 5 |
 Hong Kong |
3 | 0 | 3 |
 South Korea |
3 | 0 | 3 |
 France |
3 | 0 | 3 |
 Germany |
2 | 0 | 2 |
 Indonesia |
2 | 0 | 2 |
 United States |
2 | 0 | 2 |
 Taiwan |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Philippines |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Singapore |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Malaysia |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Canada |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Japan |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 United Kingdom |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Switzerland |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Vietnam |
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 146 | 14 | 160 |