Aircraft crash near Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport

3 fatalities • Bangkok-Don Mueang, Thailand • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a rice paddy field during its final approach to Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight toward Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport, the aircraft experienced significant mechanical issues involving an engine. As the crew attempted to manage the engine trouble, the airplane entered a stall condition. The descent continued until the aircraft impacted a rice paddy field situated approximately 12 km from the threshold of runway 19.

This accident resulted in three fatalities and left five individuals injured.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the primary factor leading to the crash was engine trouble which subsequently caused the aircraft to stall.

Probable cause

Engine failure led to an aerodynamic stall during the final approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-07-22 Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681 accident near Bangkok-Don Mueang, Thailand?

An aircraft crashed into a rice paddy field during its final approach to Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-07-22 Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-07-22 involved a Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681, registration HS-TFB, operated by Thai Flying Service, at Bangkok-Don Mueang, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure led to an aerodynamic stall during the final approach to the runway.

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