China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303
China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 was a domestic flight from Xi'an to Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. 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. All 160 people on board were killed. As of 2024, it remains the deadliest airplane crash ever in mainland China.
B-2610, the aircraft involved, in CAAC livery in 1988 | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| 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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