6 fatalities

Fatal crash of an aircraft near Myaungmya during return from Akyab (XY-ABP)

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On April 23, 1949, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration XY-ABP) operated by Union of Burma Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Myaungmya, Myanmar in flight. 6 people were killed. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Myaungmya while returning to Mingaladon Airport due to poor weather conditions, resulting in the deaths of all six occupants on board.

What happened

While en route from Rangoon to Akyab, the flight crew encountered deteriorating meteorological conditions. Citing these poor weather factors, the pilot communicated with ground control to initiate a return to Mingaladon Airport. Shortly after this decision, the aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Myaungmya. The specific circumstances leading to the impact remain unknown based on available records. All six individuals aboard the plane were killed in the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide detailed investigative findings or a definitive list of contributing mechanical or human factors beyond the initial report of poor weather conditions prompting the turnback.