No fatalities

Aircraft Overruns Runway at U-Tapao NAS After Takeoff Abort (55-0676)

Pattaya-U-Tapao, ThailandTakeoff (climb)

On July 19, 1969, a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (registration 55-0676) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Pattaya-U-Tapao, Thailand during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During takeoff in heavy rain, airspeed indicator discrepancies led to an abort decision. The aircraft overran runway 36, lost landing gear, and was destroyed; all six crew members escaped uninjured.

Incident

During a takeoff from U-Tapao Naval Air Station (NAS) as part of an Arc Light mission, the aircraft encountered heavy rainfall. As the takeoff roll progressed, the pilot's and copilot's airspeed indicators displayed differing readings. In response, the captain decided to abort the takeoff procedure. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance.

The aircraft overran the end of runway 36. During the overrun, the landing gear was lost. The aircraft eventually came to rest and was engulfed in flames.

Aftermath

All six crew members on board escaped without injury. The aircraft itself was destroyed by the fire that ensued after the overrun. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or other specifics were provided in the official source.