Shenzhen A320 near Guangzhou on Jul 26th 2015, passenger attempts to set aircraft alight
Last Update: July 29, 2015 / 17:38:32 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 26, 2015
Classification
Accident
Airline
Shenzhen Airlines
Flight number
ZH-9648
Departure
Taizhou, China
Destination
Guangzhou, China
Aircraft Registration
B-6613
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
Guangzhou's police confirmed the passenger attempted arson, the passenger was arrested.
On Jul 28th 2015 China's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAC) suspended the operation of Taizhou Airport by Jul 29th 2015, a team to reestablish security has been dispatched to Taizhou. On Jul 29th 2015 the Airport Authority dismissed all security personnel.
On Jul 29th 2015 the CAAC commended cabin and flight crew of flight ZH-9648 and awarded a total of 300,000 yuan (43,700 Euros, 48,300 US$) to the crew. Two courageous passengers, who had helped to overpower the arsonist, were commended and awarded 30,000 yuan (4,370 Euros, 4,830 US$) each, too.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 26, 2015
Classification
Accident
Airline
Shenzhen Airlines
Flight number
ZH-9648
Departure
Taizhou, China
Destination
Guangzhou, China
Aircraft Registration
B-6613
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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