No fatalities

1950-06-15: Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (UB-340) — Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei — Myanmar, Myanmar

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On June 15, 1950, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration UB-340) operated by Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei was involved in an aviation accident near Myanmar, Myanmar in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The explosion of a rocket mounted under the wing during a flight demonstration caused the aircraft to crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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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.