Avient Aviation MD-11 freighter accident at Shanghai

An MD-11 freighter operated by Avient Aviation crashed and burned at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport this morning, November 28, 2009. At the time of the accident, the aircraft (registration Z-BAV) was departing Shanghai for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. A statement on the Avient Aviation Web site confirms that there were seven crew members on board the flight. News reports say that three crew members perished as a result of the accident, and the remaining four are hospitalized with various injuries.

According to news media, the aircraft overran Pudong’s runway 35R during its takeoff roll. It is unclear at this time whether the aircraft had rotated before crashing, or if the accident resulted from a rejected takeoff.

The accident MD-11F was said to have been recently acquired by Avient.

Condolences to the families and friends of the crew members who lost their lives in this accident. Best wishes to the injured crew members for complete and speedy recovery.