No fatalities

2003-07-11: Boeing 707 (5X-AMW) — Air Memphis — Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), Bangladesh

Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), BangladeshTakeoff (climb)

On July 11, 2003, a Boeing 707 (registration 5X-AMW) operated by Air Memphis was involved in an aviation accident near Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), Bangladesh during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 707
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During takeoff from runway 14 at Dhaka-Zia Ul-Haq Airport, the crew aborted after an unexpected situation. The aircraft overran, lost its landing gear, and came to rest 450 meters beyond the runway. All five crew members escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Event Description

During the takeoff roll from runway 14 at Dhaka-Zia Ul-Haq Airport, the flight crew encountered an unexpected situation. In response, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. Runway 14 is 3,200 meters long. The aircraft overran the runway, losing its undercarriage in the process, and came to rest 450 meters further beyond the runway end.

Aftermath

All five crew members on board escaped the aircraft uninjured. The aircraft itself sustained damage beyond repair, meaning it was written off. The investigation into the incident has been initiated by the relevant authorities.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved in the incident was destroyed. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator have been released in the initial report.