No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft overrun during landing (HS-SGE)

Mae Hong Son, ThailandLanding (descent or approach)

On November 1, 1951, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration HS-SGE) operated by Siamese Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Mae Hong Son, Thailand during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently to remain on the runway during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 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 single-engine airplane failed to stop on the runway during its landing roll, resulting in an excursion and significant damage.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, a single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of braking capability or insufficient stopping distance. As the plane approached the end of the runway, it was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available pavement.

As a result of the overrun, the aircraft exited the runway surface and continued moving until it eventually came to a halt. While the incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries, the impact and subsequent excursion caused extensive damage to the airframe. The aircraft was subsequently determined to be a total loss, as the structural damage was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

The primary factor in the accident was the aircraft's inability to come to a stop within the remaining length of the runway during its landing roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently to remain on the runway during the landing roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Nov 1951 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Mae Hong Son, Thailand?

A single-engine airplane failed to stop on the runway during its landing roll, resulting in an excursion and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Nov 1951 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Nov 1951 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration HS-SGE, operated by Siamese Airways, at Mae Hong Son, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently to remain on the runway during the landing roll.