On September 11, 2005, a NAMC YS-11 (registration HS-KVO) operated by Phuket Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mae Sot, Thailand during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: On final approach, the aircraft was too high and landed too far down the runway at an excessive speed. The runway surface was wet and the braking action was poor. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft overran the runway during landing in rainy conditions at Mae Sot Airport, colliding with a fence. All 28 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Accident Overview
On approach to Mae Sot Airport, the aircraft encountered rainy conditions. The landing was completed, but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It subsequently collided with a fence and came to rest.
Occupant Safety
All 28 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. No injuries were reported.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the collision.
Official Findings
According to the investigation, on final approach the aircraft was too high and touched down too far down the runway at an excessive speed. The runway surface was wet at the time, resulting in poor braking action. These factors prevented the aircraft from stopping in the available distance.
Probable cause
On final approach, the aircraft was too high and landed too far down the runway at an excessive speed. The runway surface was wet and the braking action was poor.