No fatalities

1980-06-21: Avro 748 (HS-THG) — Thai Airways International — Chiang Rai, Thailand

Chiang Rai, ThailandLanding (descent or approach)

On June 21, 1980, an Avro 748 (registration HS-THG) operated by Thai Airways International was involved in an aviation accident near Chiang Rai, Thailand during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits following touchdown, leading to a runway excursion. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781223827Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Chiang Rai Airport, resulting in an excursion into a roadside ditch and several injuries.

What happened

Upon completing its landing at Chiang Rai Airport, the aircraft experienced mechanical or operational difficulties that prevented it from coming to a halt within the available runway length. As the plane continued past the end of the paved surface, it overran the runway and entered a ditch located alongside the airfield.

During the emergency evacuation of the aircraft, all 21 occupants were successfully removed from the wreckage. While everyone survived the incident, a portion of the passengers and crew sustained injuries during the excursion and subsequent egress.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently following touchdown.
  • The sequence of events concluded with the plane coming to rest in an embankment/ditch.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits following touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.