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Aircraft Crash After Takeoff: Right Engine Failure and Fatal Impact (XY-AES)

Sandoway, MyanmarTakeoff (climb)

On January 27, 1998, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration XY-AES) operated by Myanma Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Sandoway, Myanmar during takeoff. 16 people were killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed after takeoff from runway 02 when the right engine failed during initial climb. The plane rolled right, hit a concrete wall, broke apart, and caught fire, killing 16 people.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events Following takeoff from runway 02, the aircraft was in its initial climb phase when the right engine apparently failed. The failure caused the aircraft to roll to the right and lose altitude. The aircraft subsequently struck a concrete wall. After the impact, the aircraft was out of control, broke into several pieces, and burst into flames. ## Casualties and Investigation Findings The accident resulted in the deaths of one crew member and 15 passengers. An examination of the aircraft's technical systems revealed no anomalies in either engine, the braking systems, the tires, or the landing gear.

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Frequently asked questions

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

An aircraft crashed after takeoff from runway 02 when the right engine failed during initial climb. The plane rolled right, hit a concrete wall, broke apart, and caught fire, killing 16 people.

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

The accident was fatal, resulting in 16 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

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