Tibet Airlines Flight 9833
| Industry | Aviation |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chongqing , China |
| Products | Passenger air transport |
Tibet Airlines Flight 9833 was a regular passenger route operating within China, connecting Chongqing and Nyingchi. On 12 May 2022, the A319-100 aircraft assigned to this flight experienced a runway excursion during its takeoff roll, which resulted in the detachment of both engines and a fire near the forward section of the plane.<ref>All 122 passengers and crew evacuated safely; 36 individuals suffered minor injuries.<ref>
Accident
While initiating takeoff, the flight crew noticed an "abnormal condition" and promptly executed a rejected takeoff procedure. The airplane subsequently left the runway surface, causing both engines to separate and igniting a fire close to the aircraft’s nose. Emergency evacuation procedures were carried out successfully, with 36 people sustaining only minor injuries.<ref>
Aircraft
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A319-115, manufacturer serial number 5157, registered as B-6425. Produced by Airbus Industrie in 2012, it had accumulated 28,364 flight hours along with roughly 14,495 cycles of takeoffs and landings. The plane was equipped with two CFM International CFM56-5B7/P engines.
Investigation
One week following the incident, the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) initiated an official inquiry. The CAAC Southwest Regional Administration published its findings on 5 June 2024 (in Chinese), with an English translation also provided. The investigation determined that human error by the flight crew was the primary cause of the accident.
As a result, Tibet Airlines was penalized with a fine of 900,000 RMB. Additionally, financial sanctions were imposed on company officials: two executives faced fines amounting to 40% of their 2021 earnings, while three others were fined 30%. The captain and co-captain had their pilot certificates revoked, and the first officer received a six-month suspension of his license.
See also
- British Airways Flight 2276
- Korean Air Flight 2708
- British Airtours Flight 28M
- American Airlines Flight 383
References