B-141
Flight / Schedule
B-141
Aircraft
Douglas DC-3Registration
B-141
Date
April 25, 1947 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight 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-3Registration
B-141
