No fatalities

1979-11-18: Fokker F27 Friendship (S2-ABG) — Biman Bangladesh Airlines — Sabhar, Bangladesh

Sabhar, BangladeshFlight

On November 18, 1979, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration S2-ABG) operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sabhar, Bangladesh in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine flameout for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a local training flight from Dhaka Airport, an aircraft experienced dual engine flameout at 8,000 feet. After failed restart attempts, the instructor executed an emergency landing near Sabhar, striking an embankment. All four crew sustained minor injuries; the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

A crew departed Dhaka Airport for a local training flight. While cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet, the crew initiated a stall test program. During this maneuver, both engines flamed out. Several attempts to restart the engines were unsuccessful.

Emergency Landing

The instructor regained control of the aircraft and attempted an emergency landing in Sabhar, approximately 15 kilometers west of Dhaka Airport. Upon touchdown, the airplane struck an embankment, causing the undercarriage to separate. The aircraft then came to rest.

Occupants and Damage

All four crew members on board escaped with minor injuries. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine flameout for unknown reasons.