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Aircraft Overrun and Building Collision at Banlung Airport (XU-314)

Banlung, CambodiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 25, 1996, an Antonov AN-24 (registration XU-314) operated by Kampuchea Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Banlung, Cambodia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Believed failure of the braking systems and at least one tire burst after touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran the runway at Banlung Airport after landing, lost its undercarriage, and struck a building. All 42 occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome Following its landing at Banlung Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. The aircraft overran the runway, lost its undercarriage, and ultimately collided with a building. All 42 occupants on board evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Contributing Factors The investigation source indicates that the braking systems are believed to have failed. Additionally, at least one tire is believed to have burst after touchdown. These factors are cited as the likely reasons the aircraft could not stop within the available distance.

Probable cause

Believed failure of the braking systems and at least one tire burst after touchdown.

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