No fatalities

Aircraft Crash on Approach to Sandoway Airport with No Casualties (VR-HDX)

Sandoway, MyanmarLanding (descent or approach)

On February 9, 1948, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VR-HDX) operated by Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay) was involved in an aviation accident near Sandoway, Myanmar during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed while on final approach to Sandoway Airport. The incident resulted in the total loss of the airframe, but no injuries or fatalities were reported among those on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final approach phase of flight as the aircraft was preparing to land at Sandoway Airport. The aircraft failed to maintain a safe trajectory and impacted the ground, resulting in a crash. Following the event, the airframe sustained damage that rendered it unserviceable, leading to its classification as a total loss. Despite the severity of the impact, there were no casualties reported; all individuals on board survived the accident without injury.

Findings

The available information confirms that the aircraft was written off due to the extent of the damage sustained during the crash. No specific contributing factors or technical failures are detailed in the provided source material.