Accident Overview
On December 25, 2102, at 08:50 local time, a Fokker 100 aircraft, registration XY-AGC, operated by Air Bagan as flight W9-11 crashed short of the runway at Heho, Myanmar. The flight was a scheduled passenger service from Mandalay. The aircraft carried 63 passengers, 6 crew members, and 2 security personnel. One passenger sustained fatal injuries, and eleven individuals suffered serious injuries. Additionally, a motorist riding a motorcycle on a road near the airport was killed. The aircraft itself incurred substantial damage.
Investigation
The accident is under investigation by Myanmar's Accident Investigation Board (MAIB). The MAIB requested recorder assistance from the Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB). Due to damage to the flight recorders, the ATSB has in turn requested assistance from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Honeywell, the recorder manufacturer.