Fatal aircraft impact near Keng Tung Airport

25 fatalities • Keng Tung, Myanmar • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Keng Tung Airport during its approach, resulting in the loss of all 25 people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Keng Tung Airport, an aircraft struck the slope of Mt Loi Hsam Hsao, situated a short distance from the airfield. The incident occurred while the crew was navigating through adverse weather conditions. Following the impact, search teams located the wreckage approximately three days after the event.

All 25 occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident. There were no survivors recorded at the crash site.

Findings

Investigations into the crash indicated that the crew was operating in poor visibility due to inclement weather. The primary factor contributing to the accident was that the pilot failed to maintain a sufficient altitude during the approach, leading to the collision with the terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside because the crew failed to maintain adequate altitude while flying through poor weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-09-08 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Keng Tung, Myanmar?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Keng Tung Airport during its approach, resulting in the loss of all 25 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-09-08 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 25 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-09-08 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration XY-AEH, operated by Burma Airways, at Keng Tung, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside because the crew failed to maintain adequate altitude while flying through poor weather conditions.

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