This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Tuesday 29 May 1956 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Convair CV-240-14 |
| Owner/operator: | Central Air Transport |
| Registration: | XT-610 |
| MSN: | 131 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau -
 China
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Chifeng |
| Tongliao |
Carburetor icing caused the right engine to fail, yet the crew managed to land the aircraft safely.
Sources:
Civil Aviation Chronicles of China: North China Section
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Aug-2025 11:35 | aonauterica | Added |
| 29-Aug-2025 11:44 | ASN | Updated [Aircraft type, Cn, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation