No fatalities

Boeing 747-400F Runway Excursion at Suvarnabhumi Airport (B-2425)

TH

On May 29, 2023, a Boeing 747-400F, Thai / Engli (registration B-2425) operated by SF Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near TH. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand (AAIC).

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Aircraft registered B-2425
Aircraft registered B-2425. Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boeingdreamscape/ / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On 29 May 2023, a Boeing 747-400F cargo aircraft operated by China Cargo Airlines ran off the right side of the runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport, causing damage to runway infrastructure and the main landing gear tyres. No injuries were reported.

Occurrence Details

On 29 May 2023, at 04:53 p.m. local time, a Boeing 747-400F aircraft, nationality and registration mark B-2425, operating as flight CK280 from Singapore Changi Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ran off the right side of the runway after landing. The aircraft was operated by China Cargo Airlines Company Limited.

Damage

The runway excursion resulted in damage to two foreign object detectors (FOD) and three runway edge lights. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the main landing gear tyres number 2 and 4, each showing a 2-centimeter diameter defect, necessitating replacement.

Injuries

There were no injuries to persons on board or on the ground.

Investigation

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee for the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Commission Thailand initiated an investigation into the serious incident. Notification was sent to the United States of America as the state of design and manufacture, and to the International Civil Aviation Organization.

The investigation is ongoing, with the draft final report in preparation. The final report will include the determined cause of the incident and any safety recommendations. The committee will issue preventive measures to domestic and international aviation authorities as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 2023 Boeing 747-400F, Thai / Engli accident near TH?

On 29 May 2023, a Boeing 747-400F cargo aircraft operated by China Cargo Airlines ran off the right side of the runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport, causing damage to runway infrastructure and the main landing gear tyres. No injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 May 2023 Boeing 747-400F, Thai / Engli accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 2023 involved a Boeing 747-400F, Thai / Engli, registration B-2425, operated by SF Airlines, at TH.

Investigation report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand (AAIC). Original record: https://motdrive.mot.go.th/index.php/s/LrSTl0lIRNMta1R/download. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee (AAIC), Ministry of Transport, Thailand.