12 fatalities

2021-06-10: Beechcraft 1900D (4610) — Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei — Pyin Oo Lwin-Anisakan (Maymyo), Myanmar

Pyin Oo Lwin-Anisakan (Maymyo), MyanmarLanding (descent or approach)

On June 10, 2021, a Beechcraft 1900D (registration 4610) operated by Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei was involved in an aviation accident near Pyin Oo Lwin-Anisakan (Maymyo), Myanmar during landing or approach. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck obstacles while on final approach to the runway. 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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A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its final approach to Pyin Oo Lwin-Anisakan Airport, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft was performing a flight from Naypyidaw to Pyin Oo Lwin when the accident occurred. While the aircraft was on final approach to runway 21 at Pyin Oo Lwin-Anisakan Airport, it struck various obstacles. The impact caused the plane to crash in an area situated approximately 3 km before the runway threshold, near a local steel manufacturing plant.

The flight was carrying a total of 16 people, including two pilots and 14 passengers. Among the passengers were monks and several high-ranking officers. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities and left four individuals with injuries, specifically one pilot and three passengers.

Findings

The aircraft collided with obstacles during the landing phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck obstacles while on final approach to the runway.