14 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Xi'an during flight from Chengdu to Beijing (632)

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On April 5, 1958, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration 632) operated by CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China was involved in an aviation accident near Xi'an, China in flight. 14 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft traveling from Chengdu to Beijing crashed in a mountainous region approximately 70 km from Xi'an, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

While performing a scheduled flight from Chengdu to Beijing, an aircraft lost control and descended into a mountainous area. The crash site was located roughly 70 km away from the city of Xi'an. At the time of the accident, the plane was in the en route phase of its journey.

All 14 people on board, including the crew and passengers, perished in the impact. The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control remain unconfirmed.

Findings

The exact reason for the aircraft's descent into the terrain has not yet been determined, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances.