Runway excursion at Mae Sot Airport

No fatalities • Mae Sot, Thailand • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing at Mae Sot Airport due to heavy rain, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During an approach and landing sequence at Mae Sot Airport, the aircraft encountered rainy weather conditions. Upon making contact with the runway, the pilot was unable to decelerate the aircraft sufficiently to remain within the available runway length. As the aircraft continued down the runway, it struck a perimeter fence before coming to a final stop.

Despite the impact, all 28 occupants were able to exit the aircraft without injury. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the structural damage was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

  • The presence of rainy conditions during the landing phase contributed to the difficulty in stopping the aircraft.
  • The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance, leading to the collision with a fence.

Probable cause

The aircraft's inability to stop within the remaining runway distance during rainy weather led to a collision with a fence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-09-11 NAMC YS-11 accident near Mae Sot, Thailand?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing at Mae Sot Airport due to heavy rain, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-09-11 NAMC YS-11 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-09-11 involved a NAMC YS-11, registration HS-KVO, operated by Phuket Airlines, at Mae Sot, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft's inability to stop within the remaining runway distance during rainy weather led to a collision with a fence.

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