Fatal aircraft crash near Sittwe Airport

8 fatalities • Sittwe, Myanmar • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft operating a cargo flight from Yangon to Sittwe crashed into a hillside during its approach, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo mission traveling from Yangon to Sittwe, an aircraft carrying a combination of construction supplies, four crew members, and four passengers encountered difficult weather conditions. As the flight approached its destination, the area was experiencing low cloud cover and restricted visibility.

While performing the descent into Sittwe Airport, the pilot established communication with Air Traffic Control, reporting an altitude of 3,500 feet. Shortly after this transmission, the plane impacted a hill measuring 270 meters in height. The impact occurred approximately 12 km before reaching runway 29. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe and eight fatalities.

Findings

The descent was conducted under marginal weather conditions characterized by low visibility.
The aircraft struck terrain located short of the runway approach path.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a hillside during an approach in weather conditions with limited visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-07-02 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Sittwe, Myanmar?

An aircraft operating a cargo flight from Yangon to Sittwe crashed into a hillside during its approach, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-07-02 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-07-02 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration XY-AEO, operated by Myanma Airways, at Sittwe, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?