Aircraft crash during demonstration flight in Burma

No fatalities • Myanmar, Myanmar • Flight

An aircraft crashed in Burma following the explosion of a rocket attached to its wing during a flight demonstration.

What happened

During a scheduled flight demonstration in Burma, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic event involving its armament. While performing maneuvers for the audience, a rocket mounted under the wing of the aircraft exploded. This mid-flight explosion led to the subsequent crash of the aircraft.

At the time of the incident, the aircraft was engaged in a demonstration phase of flight. The impact of the explosion resulted in the loss of the airframe. Information regarding the status of the occupant is currently unavailable, as their fate remains unknown following the accident.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the crash was the explosion of an under-wing rocket during the demonstration.

Probable cause

The explosion of a rocket mounted under the wing during a flight demonstration caused the aircraft to crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-06-15 Airspeed AS.10 Oxford accident near Myanmar, Myanmar?

An aircraft crashed in Burma following the explosion of a rocket attached to its wing during a flight demonstration.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-06-15 Airspeed AS.10 Oxford accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-06-15 involved a Airspeed AS.10 Oxford, registration UB-340, operated by Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei, at Myanmar, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The explosion of a rocket mounted under the wing during a flight demonstration caused the aircraft to crash.

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