China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303
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China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 was a flight from Xianyang Airport, in Xianyang to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former). The aircraft used was a Tupolev Tu-154M. On June 6, 1994 the aircraft crashed into a field due to mechanical flaw in Xi'an. All 160 people were killed in China's worst air disaster.
| Nationality | Passengers | Crew | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | 114 | 14 | 128 |
 Italy | 6 | 0 | 6 |
 Russia | 5 | 0 | 5 |
 Hong Kong | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 South Korea | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 France | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 Germany | 2 | 0 | 2 |
 Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
 United States | 2 | 0 | 2 |
 Taiwan | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Philippines | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Singapore | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Malaysia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 United Kingdom | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Vietnam | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 146 | 14 | 160 |
 B-2610, the aircraft involved, in CAAC livery in 1988 | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 6, 1994 |
| Summary | Mechanical failure due to improper maintenance |
| Site | Near Xi'an, China 34°16′N 108°54′E |
| Aircraft type | Tupolev Tu-154M |
| Operator | China Northwest Airlines |
| Registration | B-2610 |
| Flight origin | Xianyang Airport (XIY/ZLXY), China |
| Destination | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former) (CAN/ZGGG), China |
| Passengers | 146 |
| Crew | 14 |
| Fatalities | 160 (all) |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Survivors | 0 |
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