40 fatalities

1976-01-21: Antonov AN-24 (B-492) — CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China — Shanghai-Hongqiao, China

Shanghai-Hongqiao, ChinaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 21, 1976, an Antonov AN-24 (registration B-492) operated by CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China was involved in an aviation accident near Shanghai-Hongqiao, China during landing or approach. 40 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed during its descent into Shanghai-Hongqiao Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 40 people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Shanghai-Hongqiao Airport, an aircraft was performing a descent when it impacted the ground. The crash occurred at a location situated only a few kilometers away from the airfield. At the time of the accident, the flight was in the landing phase of its journey.

Findings

The specific reasons for the impact remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been established. The accident resulted in 40 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants. Information regarding the exact cause of the descent failure or the subsequent impact is currently unavailable.