1922 Beijing-Han Airlines crash explained

Occurrence Type:Accident
1922 Beijing-Han Airlines crash
Date:31 March 1922
Type:Crashed on landing
Site:Near Beijing Nanyuan Airport, China
Occupants:14
Fatalities:14
Survivors:0
Aircraft Type:Handley Page O/7
Origin:Baoding, China
Destination:Beijing Nanyuan Airport, China
Operator:Beijing-Han Airlines (operated by the Chinese Government)

The 1922 Beijing-Han Airlines crash occurred when a Handley Page O/7 on a tour flight crashed during landing at Beijing Nanyuan Airport in 1922. It was China's first fatal commercial passenger aircraft accident.[1]

Background

The flight was a three-day-trial tour operated by the Chinese Government (Republic of China) from March 29 to March 31, 1922, under the brand “Beijing-Han Airlines”. The flight and tour was initiated by Chinese warlord Cao Kun. The flight was piloted by Ma Yufang.[2]

Accident

The aircraft was landing at Beijing Nanyuan Airport after completing a three-day-trial tour, after 10 o'clock. During landing, the aircraft's tail struck trees and crashed, catching fire. All 14 occupants on board were killed. The crash was China's first commercial passenger aircraft accident.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ASN Aircraft accident Handley Page O/7 near Beijing Nanyuan Airport . aviation-safety.net . 8 March 2022.
  2. Web site: Wu . Tao . 中国航空事故百年祭 . Centennial of China Aviation Accidents. CARNOC.com . 8 March 2022 . 9 October 2012. zh.