NEW : 5 children in critical condition . The death toll is down from 43 to 54 . 5 people survive Beijing 's first crash in almost six years . ( 9:36 a.m . ET ) , according to Xinhua , which cited a source with the Civil Aviation Administration of China . Survivors cite violent shaking prior to impact .
NEW : 5 children in critical condition . The death toll is down from 43 to 54 . 5 people survive Beijing 's first crash in almost six years . Survivors cite violent shaking prior to impact .