No fatalities

Runway Overrun at Kompong Som Airport (XW-PHW)

Kompong Som, CambodiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 7, 1972, a Douglas DC-3 (registration XW-PHW) operated by Cambodia Air Commercial was involved in an aviation accident near Kompong Som, Cambodia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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

An aircraft overran runway 21 at Kompong Som Airport after touchdown, coming to rest in a drainage ditch. Both pilots were unhurt; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Hydraulic and brake pressures were below normal ranges.

Incident Overview

After touching down on runway 21 at Kompong Som Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It continued past the end of the runway and came to rest in a drainage ditch.

Occupants and Damage

Both pilots were unhurt. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Reported System Pressures

It was reported that the hydraulic system pressure indicated 700 psi, which is below the normal operating range of 800–1050 psi. Additionally, the braking system pressure showed 600 psi, which is at the lower bound of the normal range of 600–800 psi.