No fatalities

25 Dec 2012: Fokker 100 — Air Bagan — Heho, Burma

Heho, Burma

On 25 Dec 2012, a Fokker 100 operated by Air Bagan was involved in an aviation accident near Heho, Burma. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 25, 2102, an Air Bagan Fokker 100 crashed short of the runway at Heho, Myanmar, killing one passenger and a motorcyclist, and seriously injuring eleven others.

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.