Aircraft crash near Putao Airport

4 fatalities • Putao, Myanmar • Landing (descent or approach)

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 1985-10-12 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 1985-10-12 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-10-12 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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