| - | ACCIDENT DETAILS |
| Date: | April 15, 2002 |
| Time: | 11:23 |
| Location: | Busan, South Korea |
| Operator: | Air China |
| Flight #: | 129 |
| Route: | Beijing - Busan |
| AC Type: | Boeing B-767-200ER |
| Registration: | B-2552 |
| cn / ln: | 23308/127 |
| Aboard: | 166 (passengers:155 crew:11) |
| Fatalities: | 128 (passengers:120 crew:8) |
| Ground: | 0 |
| Summary: | The aircraft crashed onto a mountain, in fog, wind and rain while attempting to land at Kimhae Airport. A strong southerly wind required the aircraft to make a turn and approach the runway from the north. The aircraft crashed near the peak of Mt. Mulbong, approximately 3 mile north of the runway. The plane bounced three times before hitting the ground and exploding. More than 1,000 trees were uprooted by the impact. The plane was off course when the crew turned on final. Operational errors by the crew. Lack of pilot experience in landing in adverse weather conditions. First Air China fatal accident. |
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