B-141

Shortly after takeoff from Shanghai-Longhua Airport, while in initial climb, an engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in an industrial area located near the airport. While both pilots were seriously injured, three people on the ground were killed.

Flight / Schedule

B-141

Aircraft

Douglas DC-3

Registration

B-141

Date

April 25, 1947 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

City

Crash Location

Shanghai-Longhua Shanghai

Region

Asia • China

Coordinates

31.1767°, 121.4485°

Crash Cause

Technical failure

Narrative Report

On April 25, 1947 at 12:00 AM, B-141 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-3, operated by China National Aviation Corporation - CNAC, with the event recorded near Shanghai-Longhua Shanghai.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a city crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 150.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 3.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Shanghai-Longhua Airport, while in initial climb, an engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in an industrial area located near the airport. While both pilots were seriously injured, three people on the ground were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration B-141.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 31.1767°, 121.4485°.

Fatalities

Total

3

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

3

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Shanghai-Longhua Airport, while in initial climb, an engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in an industrial area located near the airport. While both pilots were seriously injured, three people on the ground were killed.

Cause: Technical failure

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

150.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

City

Region / Country

Asia • China

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Douglas DC-3

Registration

B-141