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Aircraft Accident at Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport (10665)

Bangkok-Don Mueang, ThailandLanding (descent or approach)

On January 8, 1985, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 10665) operated by Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Bangkok-Don Mueang, Thailand during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

During an approach to Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport in heavy rain, a misaligned aircraft landed on a small runway near military facilities, lost its undercarriage and wings, and came to rest with an engine fire. All eight occupants escaped injured.

Incident Overview and Weather Conditions The accident occurred while the aircraft was on approach to Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport. The crew reported poor visibility caused by heavy rain. ## Runway Selection and Landing Rather than using the main runway, the captain attempted to land on a smaller runway located near military facilities. The aircraft was misaligned during the approach and touched down in the adjacent grassy area. ## Post-Touchdown Sequence Upon touchdown, the aircraft lost its undercarriage. It then slid for a few dozen meters before losing both wings and its tail. The aircraft came to rest with one engine on fire. ## Occupant Outcomes All eight occupants escaped the aircraft injured. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or a formal probable cause.

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