China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303
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.
| 260px B-2610, the aircraft involved, in CAAC livery in 1988 | |
| Accident summary | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 6, 1994 |
| Summary | Mechanical failure due to improper maintenance |
| Place | Near Xi'an, China 34°16′N 108°54′E / 34.267°N 108.900°ECoordinates: 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 |
| Nationality | Passengers | Crew | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22x20px China | 114 | 14 | 128 |
| 22x20px Italy | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 22x20px Russia | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 22x20px Hong Kong | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 22x20px South Korea | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 22x20px France | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 22x20px Germany | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 22x20px Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 22x20px United States | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 22x20px Taiwan | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 22x20px Philippines | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 22x20px Singapore | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 22x20px Malaysia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 22x20px Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 22x20px Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 22x20px United Kingdom | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 17px Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 22x20px Vietnam | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 146 | 14 | 160 |
