Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 10 February 2008
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-33A
Owner/operator: Air China
Registration Number: B-2906
Location: over Matsue City –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 73
Component Affected: Boeing 737-300 aircraftBoeing 737-300 aircraft
Investigating Agency: JTSBJTSB
Category: Accident
Air China flight 161, a Boeing 737-300, experienced a minor incident during its flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kansai International Airport. The aircraft was shaken, and a passenger in the aft cabin sustained serious injuries. The flight was not damaged.Air China flight 161, a Boeing 737-300, experienced a minor incident during its flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kansai International Airport. The aircraft was shaken, and a passenger in the aft cabin sustained serious injuries. The flight was not damaged.
Description
Air China flight 161, a Boeing 737-300, took off from Beijing Capital International Airport (People?s Republic of China) bound for Kansai International Airport (Japan). At about 19:19 JST while flying at an altitude of about 31,400 ft above Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, the aircraft was shaken, and a passenger who was walking in the aisle in the aft cabin section was seriously injured. There were 73 people on board, consisting of the PIC, 10 other crewmembers, and 62 passengers. The aircraft was not damaged.
Primary Cause
Unspecified mechanical issue ? shaken aircraft state.Unspecified mechanical issue ? shaken aircraft state.Share on:
