MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11
Shanghai, November 28, 2009
Event Information
| Date | November 28, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Shanghai |
| Country | CH |
| Airport | Pudong Shanghai |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | DCA10RA013 |
| Event ID | 20091128X72625 |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS |
| Model | MD11 |
| Registration # | Z-BAV |
| Operator | Avient Aviation |
| Owner | Avient Aviation |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 4 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 7 |
Full Narrative
On November 28, 2009, at 0816 local time, a Boeing/McDonnell Douglas MD-11, manufacturer serial number 48408, Zimbabwe registration Z-BAV, operated by Avient Aviation, crashed on takeoff from runway 35L at Pudong airport, Shanghai, China. The airplane was destroyed by fire and impact forces. There were 3 fatalities and 4 serious injuries among the seven crew members aboard the cargo flight. The accident is being investigated by the CAAC of China.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.