China Northern Airlines Flight 6136
B-2138, the aircraft involved in the accident, pictured in 1998 | |
| Occurrence | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 May 2002 |
| Summary | Loss of control due to in-flight arson |
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| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | McDonnell Douglas MD-82 |
| Operator | China Northern Airlines |
| IATA flight No. | CJ6136 |
| ICAO flight No. | CBF6136 |
| Call sign | CHINA NORTHERN 6136 |
| Registration | B-2138 |
| Flight origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| Destination | Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport |
| Occupants | 112 |
| Passengers | 103 |
| Crew | 9 |
| Fatalities | 112 |
| Survivors | 0 |
China Northern Airlines Flight 6136 (CBF6136/CJ6136) was a Chinese domestic passenger flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport. On 7 May 2002, the McDonnell Douglas MD-82 operating the flight crashed into the bay near Dalian shortly after the pilot reported fire on board, killing all 103 passengers and 9 crew members. The cause of the fire was later determined to be arson.