China Northern Flight 6901

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China Northern Flight 6901
Summary
Date November 13, 1993
Type Controlled flight into terrain
Site 43°54′26″N 87°28′27″E / 43.90722, 87.47417Coordinates: 43°54′26″N 87°28′27″E / 43.90722, 87.47417
Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China
Passengers 92
Crew 10
Injuries 60
Fatalities 12
Survivors 90
Aircraft type McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Operator China Northern Airlines
Tail number B-2141

China Northern Flight 6901 (CJ6901) was a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 airliner from Beijing's Capital International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in Xinjiang, China. On November 13, 1993, it crashed on approach to Ürümqi Airport. Twelve of the 102 passengers and crew on board were killed. The accident has been attributed to pilot error.

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While on final approach, the autopilot automatically disconnected. The Captain proceeded to reengage it, believing that it would still be in APP mode. When activated however, the autopilot went into VERT SPD mode with a setting of -800 feet per minute. Crew's failure to disconnect the autopilot and manually land the airplane contributed to the accident.

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