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Runway Overrun Incident with 43 Uninjured Occupants (XY-ADF)

Akyab, MyanmarLanding (descent or approach)

On August 24, 1972, a Vickers Viscount (registration XY-ADF) operated by Union of Burma Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Akyab, Myanmar during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran a runway after landing too far down the strip. All 43 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome An aircraft experienced a runway overrun after landing approximately 450 meters past the runway threshold. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location. Following touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance and continued beyond the end of the runway, coming to rest a few dozen meters further. All 43 occupants escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. The reason for the aircraft landing so far down the runway was not stated in the source.

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What happened in the 24 Aug 1972 Vickers Viscount accident near Akyab, Myanmar?

An aircraft overran a runway after landing too far down the strip. All 43 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 1972 Vickers Viscount accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 1972 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration XY-ADF, operated by Union of Burma Airways, at Akyab, Myanmar.

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