Fatal aircraft accident during initial climb

16 fatalities • Sandoway, Myanmar • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into a concrete wall following an engine failure during the takeoff phase, resulting in 16 fatalities.

What happened

During the takeoff roll from runway 02, the aircraft entered its initial climb phase when the right-side engine experienced a failure. This loss of power caused the aircraft to roll toward the right side and lose necessary altitude. The flight path deviated until the plane impacted a concrete wall. The force of the collision caused the airframe to break into multiple fragments and ignited a post-crash fire.

There were 16 fatalities in total, consisting of 15 passengers and one crew member.

Findings

Investigations into the wreckage and mechanical components revealed that there were no identifiable technical issues with the landing gear, braking systems, or tires. Furthermore, inspections of both engines showed no evidence of pre-existing mechanical anomalies. The primary factor in the loss of control was the failure of the right engine during the climb.

Probable cause

The failure of the right engine during the initial climb phase led to an uncontrolled roll and subsequent impact with a wall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-01-27 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Sandoway, Myanmar?

An aircraft crashed into a concrete wall following an engine failure during the takeoff phase, resulting in 16 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1998-01-27 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 16 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-01-27 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration XY-AES, operated by Myanma Airways, at Sandoway, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?