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2007-06-25: Antonov AN-24 (XU-U4A) — PMT Air - Progress Multitrade Company — Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Sihanoukville, CambodiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 25, 2007, an Antonov AN-24 (registration XU-U4A) operated by PMT Air - Progress Multitrade Company was involved in an aviation accident near Sihanoukville, Cambodia during landing or approach. 22 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered XU-U4A
Aircraft registered XU-U4A. Photo: Arbus23 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A passenger aircraft on a flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville struck the slope of Mount Phnom Damrey during descent in marginal weather, killing all 22 occupants.

Flight Details

The aircraft departed Siem Reap Airport on a flight to Sihanoukville. It carried 16 passengers—13 South Korean and 3 Czech—along with 6 crew members, totaling 22 people on board.

Accident

While descending to Sihanoukville Airport in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mount Phnom Damrey. This mountain is located in the Elephant Mountain Range, approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Sihanoukville Airport. The impact completely destroyed the aircraft, and all 22 occupants were killed.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain.

Aftermath

No survivors were found. The wreckage was scattered on the mountainside.

Controlled flight into terrain

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