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Aircraft crash near Putao Airport (XY-ADS)

Putao, MyanmarLanding (descent or approach)

On October 12, 1985, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration XY-ADS) operated by Burma Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Putao, Myanmar during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the flight crew's decision to perform a low pass instead of landing remains undetermined. 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 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered XY-ADS
Aircraft registered XY-ADS. Photo: Paul Haywood / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft crashed approximately 1.5 kilometers beyond the runway threshold at Putao Airport after performing a low pass instead of landing.

What happened

During an approach to Putao Airport, the flight crew performed a low altitude pass over the runway rather than completing a standard landing sequence. During this maneuver, the aircraft entered a right bank and subsequently crashed at a location roughly 1.5 kilometers past the end of the runway.

There were no survivors in the accident. The crash resulted in four fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The crew failed to execute a landing attempt, opting instead for a low pass over the airfield.
  • The aircraft's descent ended in a crash following an uncontrolled right-hand bank.

Probable cause

The cause of the flight crew's decision to perform a low pass instead of landing remains undetermined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Oct 1985 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Putao, Myanmar?

An aircraft crashed approximately 1.5 kilometers beyond the runway threshold at Putao Airport after performing a low pass instead of landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Oct 1985 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Oct 1985 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration XY-ADS, operated by Burma Airways, at Putao, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the flight crew's decision to perform a low pass instead of landing remains undetermined.

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