CAAC Flight 5109

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CAAC Flight 5109 operated a route from Shanghai to Beijing, with scheduled stops in Nanjing and Jinan. On January 18, 1985, the flight was conducted using an Antonov An-24 model An-24B bearing the registration B-434. During its approach to Jinan Airport, the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed due to incorrect pilot actions during a go-around maneuver. Out of the 41 individuals aboard, only three survived while 38 perished.

Incident

On that day, Flight 5109 departed from Nanjing at 17:05. As the aircraft neared Jinan, weather conditions included fog and light rain, which contributed to the plane straying from its intended approach path. Because landing conditions were unfavorable, air traffic control at Jinan instructed the crew to execute a go-around procedure. The flight crew delayed their response and ultimately made errors during this maneuver, resulting in the aircraft stalling and crashing. Of those on board, three survived—comprising one flight attendant and two passengers—while the remaining 38 lost their lives. Among the deceased passengers were two residents from Hong Kong and one British citizen.

Aircraft details

The Antonov An-24 involved in the incident was produced in 1972 and bore the serial number 27308110. On September 27, 1979, the airplane experienced a fire in its nose landing gear during an aborted takeoff that was improperly handled, resulting in damage to its wiring and cockpit instruments. Despite having 77% of its operational lifespan remaining, the aircraft required significant restoration work at the Shanghai Aviation Repair Plant under the CAAC. Following these comprehensive repairs, the plane was reinstated into service on May 23 of the subsequent year.

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