On July 22, 1984, a Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681 (registration HS-TFB) operated by Thai Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Bangkok-Don Mueang, Thailand during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure led to an aerodynamic stall during the final approach to the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
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