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Runway excursion at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal Airport (60314)

Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), BangladeshLanding (descent or approach)

On April 30, 2012, an ATR72-500 (registration 60314) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), Bangladesh during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment following its landing at the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, resulting in a collision with an embankment and a wall.

What happened

Following the landing phase at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, a twin-engine aircraft exited the runway surface and moved toward the right side of the airfield. During this excursion, the aircraft struck an embankment, which caused the separation of the undercarriage. The sequence of events concluded when the plane came to a stop against a concrete wall.

Findings

  • The aircraft deviated from the intended path after touchdown.
  • The impact with the embankment led to the loss of landing gear.
  • There were 15 occupants on board during the incident.
  • All individuals were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
  • The incident resulted in two injuries, which were classified as slight.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment following its landing at the airport.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Apr 2012 ATR72-500 accident near Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), Bangladesh?

A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, resulting in a collision with an embankment and a wall.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Apr 2012 ATR72-500 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Apr 2012 involved an ATR72-500, registration 60314, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), Bangladesh.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment following its landing at the airport.

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