On August 15, 1989, a China Eastern Airlines Flight 5510 was involved in an aviation accident near People's Republic of China. 34 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during takeoff caused the aircraft to crash shortly after departing Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An An-24 aircraft operated by China Eastern Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on August 15, 1989, resulting in 34 fatalities and 6 survivors due to engine failure.
What happened
On August 15, 1989, a domestic flight operated by China Eastern Airlines departed from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport bound for Nanchang. The aircraft involved was an An-24. During the takeoff phase, the plane experienced a critical engine failure. Unable to maintain altitude or clear the immediate vicinity of the runway, the aircraft crashed into Zhoujiabang, located approximately 240 meters from the airport boundary.
Investigation
The accident resulted in significant loss of life. 34 people were killed in the crash. However, 6 people survived the incident. The primary factor leading to the disaster was identified as the engine failure during the critical takeoff phase.
Probable cause
Engine failure during takeoff caused the aircraft to crash shortly after departing Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.