Chongqing – Nyingchi
Flight / Schedule
Chongqing – Nyingchi
Aircraft
Airbus A319Registration
B-6425
MSN
5157
Year of Manufacture
2012
Operator
Tibet AirlinesDate
May 12, 2022 at 08:04 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Chongqing-Jiangbei Sichuan
Region
Asia • China
Narrative Report
On May 12, 2022 at 08:04 AM, Chongqing – Nyingchi experienced a crash involving Airbus A319, operated by Tibet Airlines, with the event recorded near Chongqing-Jiangbei Sichuan.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
122 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 122 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 9, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 113, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The airplane was departing Chongqing-Jiangbei Airport on a regular schedule service to Nyingchi, Tibet, carrying 113 passengers and a crew of nine. During the takeoff run from runway 03, the captain encountered an unexpected situation and decided to abandon the takeoff procedure. He initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre when the airplane started to deviate to the left. It veered off runway, went through a grassy area, lost its undercarriage and both engines before coming to rest on a parallel taxiway, bursting into flames. 36 occupants were injured while all others evacuated safely. The aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration B-6425, MSN 5157, year of manufacture 2012.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The airplane was departing Chongqing-Jiangbei Airport on a regular schedule service to Nyingchi, Tibet, carrying 113 passengers and a crew of nine. During the takeoff run from runway 03, the captain encountered an unexpected situation and decided to abandon the takeoff procedure. He initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre when the airplane started to deviate to the left. It veered off runway, went through a grassy area, lost its undercarriage and both engines before coming to rest on a parallel taxiway, bursting into flames. 36 occupants were injured while all others evacuated safely. The aircraft was destroyed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
9
Passengers On Board
113
Estimated Survivors
122
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 122
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Chongqing – Nyingchi
Operator
Tibet AirlinesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • China
Aircraft Details
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