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Aircraft crash near Mindat during severe weather (XY-AEB)

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On August 12, 1982, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration XY-AEB) operated by Burma Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Mindat, Myanmar in flight. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through deteriorating weather conditions involving thunderstorms and heavy rain. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Mindat while flying through heavy rain and thunderstorms.

What happened

During an active flight, the aircraft encountered increasingly severe meteorological conditions characterized by intense rainfall and thunderstorm activity. While navigating through thick cloud cover, the twin engine airplane impacted the side of a mountain located in the vicinity of Mindat.

There were no survivors of the impact. The accident resulted in eight fatalities, involving all individuals on board at the time of the collision.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in an area experiencing significant thunderstorm activity and heavy precipitation.
  • The aircraft struck terrain while flying within clouds.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through deteriorating weather conditions involving thunderstorms and heavy rain.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Aug 1982 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Mindat, Myanmar?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Mindat while flying through heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Aug 1982 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Aug 1982 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration XY-AEB, operated by Burma Airways, at Mindat, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through deteriorating weather conditions involving thunderstorms and heavy rain.

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