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Runway Overrun at Bassein Airport Damages Aircraft Beyond Repair (XY-ADM)

Bassein, MyanmarLanding (descent or approach)

On April 30, 1974, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration XY-ADM) operated by Burma Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Bassein, Myanmar during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew who landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran the runway at Bassein Airport after touchdown, losing its nose gear. All 40 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The probable cause was a wrong approach configuration.

Incident Overview

An aircraft experienced a runway overrun during landing at Bassein Airport. After touching down, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, resulting in an overrun and the loss of the nose gear before coming to rest.

Occupants and Damage

All 40 occupants on board escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage beyond repair.

Probable Cause

Official findings indicate that the probable cause of the incident was a wrong approach configuration by the flying crew, who landed too far down the runway, thereby reducing the available landing distance.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Apr 1974 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Bassein, Myanmar?

An aircraft overran the runway at Bassein Airport after touchdown, losing its nose gear. All 40 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The probable cause was a wrong approach configuration.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Apr 1974 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Apr 1974 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration XY-ADM, operated by Burma Airways, at Bassein, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew who landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available.

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