3 fatalities

Cargo aircraft crash near Shijiazhuang shortly after takeoff

Shijiazhuang, ChinaTakeoff (climb)

On October 17, 1947, a Douglas DC-3 operated by Central Air Transport - China was involved in an aviation accident near Shijiazhuang, China during takeoff. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo plane crashed into a field minutes after departing Shijiazhuang Airport for Beijing, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during a scheduled cargo operation. The aircraft departed Shijiazhuang Airport with its destination set for Beijing. Shortly after lifting off, the plane lost control and impacted the ground in a nearby field. The crash happened only minutes into the flight, indicating that the accident took place during the initial climb phase. There were no survivors; the three individuals comprising the flight crew perished in the event.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding mechanical failures or environmental conditions contributing to the loss of control. The primary fact established is the immediate post-takeoff nature of the crash and the total loss of life among the personnel on board.