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: A failure of the braking systems and a tire burst prevented the aircraft from stopping within the runway limits. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft experienced a runway excursion at Banlung Airport following a landing, resulting in a collision with a structure but no fatalities.
What happened
Upon completing its landing at Banlung Airport, the aircraft struggled to decelerate within the available runway length. During the overrun, the plane lost its undercarriage and subsequently struck a building. Despite the impact and the significant damage sustained by the aircraft, all 42 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without injury.
Findings
Preliminary assessments suggest that the incident was driven by a failure in the braking systems. Additionally, it is believed that at least one tire burst shortly after the aircraft touched down, contributing to the loss of control and the inability to stop before exiting the runway.
Probable cause
A failure of the braking systems and a tire burst prevented the aircraft from stopping within the runway limits.