MD-11 accident at Shanghai Pudong Airport

3 fatalities • Shanghai, China

A cargo flight operated by Avient Aviation crashed during takeoff from Pudong International Airport in November 2009.

What happened

On November 28, 2009, at 08:16 local time, a McDonnell Douglas MD11, registration Z-BAV, crashed while performing a takeoff from runway 35L at Pudong airport in Shanghai, China. The aircraft was being operated by Avient Aviation as a cargo flight.

Upon impact and subsequent fire, the aircraft was destroyed. Among the seven crew members on board, there were 3 fatalities and 4 serious injuries.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Nov 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11 F accident near Shanghai, China?

A cargo flight operated by Avient Aviation crashed during takeoff from Pudong International Airport in November 2009.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Nov 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11 F accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Nov 2009 involved a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11 F, operated by Avient Aviation, at Shanghai, China.

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