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Aircraft overrun and fire following landing (XY-ACX)

Myanaung, MyanmarLanding (descent or approach)

On August 4, 1953, a Miles M.60 Marathon (registration XY-ACX) operated by Union of Burma Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Myanaung, Myanmar during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun and subsequent fire. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft caught fire after failing to stop on the runway, resulting in the total loss of the airframe but no injuries.

What happened

Upon completing its touchdown on the runway, a twin engine aircraft experienced a failure to decelerate within the available runway length. The aircraft continued past the end of the paved surface, resulting in an overrun. During this excursion, the aircraft came to a halt and was subsequently consumed by flames.

Despite the intensity of the fire, all 21 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft safely. There were no injuries reported among the passengers or crew following the incident.

Findings

  • The aircraft was destroyed by the resulting fire.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance after landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun and subsequent fire.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Aug 1953 Miles M.60 Marathon accident near Myanaung, Myanmar?

A twin-engine aircraft caught fire after failing to stop on the runway, resulting in the total loss of the airframe but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Aug 1953 Miles M.60 Marathon accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Aug 1953 involved a Miles M.60 Marathon, registration XY-ACX, operated by Union of Burma Airways, at Myanaung, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun and subsequent fire.

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