5 fatalities

2016-02-10: Beechcraft 1900D (4601) — Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei — Naypyidaw, Myanmar

Naypyidaw, MyanmarTakeoff (climb)

On February 10, 2016, a Beechcraft 1900D (registration 4601) operated by Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei was involved in an aviation accident near Naypyidaw, Myanmar during takeoff. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft on an emergency flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Naypyidaw Airport, killing four occupants and seriously injuring a passenger who later died. The plane was carrying three officers to assist with fire aftermath in Shan State.

Accident

Shortly after takeoff from Naypyidaw Airport, while climbing to about 500 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field 600 metres past the runway end, bursting into flames.

Victims

Four occupants were killed in the crash. A passenger was seriously injured and evacuated to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries a few hours later. The three officers killed in the accident were Major Aung Kyaw Moe, Captain Aung Paing Soe, and Captain Htin Kyaw Soe. The aircraft was carrying them to Namhsan, Shan State, to assist with the aftermath of a fire there.

Aircraft Information

The airplane was used for emergency flights. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided by the source.