Shanghai - Guilin

On March 22, 1990 at 12:00 AM, Shanghai - Guilin experienced a crash involving Hawker Siddeley HS.121 Trident, operated by Air China, with the event recorded near Guilin Guangxi.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

107 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 107 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 102, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Following a wrong approach configuration at Guilin Airport, the three engine aircraft landed too far down the runway. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, lost its right main gear and came to rest in a grassy area. All 107 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Weather conditions were poor at the time of the accident with rain showers and limited visibility. Thus, the runway surface was wet and the braking action was limited.

Aircraft reference details include registration B-2208, MSN 2165, year of manufacture 1974.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 25.2734°, 110.2856°.