What happened
During the takeoff roll on runway 36 at Shanghai-Hongqiao Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its right engine. As the plane transitioned into its initial climb phase, the loss of power from the right engine caused the aircraft to lose altitude. The descent continued until the plane impacted a river situated near the terminus of the runway.
In the aftermath of the impact, rescue operations were conducted for those on board. The accident resulted in 34 fatalities and left 6 passengers as survivors.
Findings
The investigation determined that the primary factor in the crash was the failure of the right engine occurring shortly after the aircraft rotated from the runway. The specific underlying reason for this engine malfunction remains undetermined.