Is China Eastern Airlines Safe?

We track reported incidents for China Eastern Airlines. This page lists 8 recorded events and highlights the most recent entry.

Most recent listed incident: 21 March 2022

Date: 21 March 2022

Flight: Flight 5735

Aircraft: Boeing 737-89P

Location: Shentangbiao, Teng County

Summary: Under investigation (possible deliberate crash)

Date: 7 June 2013

Flight: Flight 2947

Aircraft: Embraer ERJ-145LI

Location: Hongqiao Airport

Summary: Nosegear malfunction, runway excursion on landing

Date: 21 November 2004

Flight: Flight 5210

Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-200LR

Location: Baotou

Summary: Icing, crew error

Date: 11 September 1998

Flight: Flight 586

Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas MD-11

Location: Shanghai

Summary: Nosegear failure

Date: 26 October 1993

Flight: Flight 5398

Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas MD-82

Location: Fuzhou Airport

Summary: Runway overrun, pilot error

Date: 6 April 1993

Flight: Flight 583

Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas MD-11

Location: Shemya

Summary: Loss of control

Date: 15 August 1989

Flight: Flight 5510

Aircraft: Antonov An-24RV

Location: near Shanghai

Summary: Engine failure for reasons unknown

Date: 24 April 1989

Flight: Unknown

Aircraft: Xian Y-7

Location: Fuzhou Airport

Summary: Hijacking