No fatalities

2005-11-21: Xian Yunsunji Y-7-100 (XU-072) — PMT Air - Progress Multitrade Company — Ratanakiri, Cambodia

Ratanakiri, CambodiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 21, 2005, a Xian Yunsunji Y-7-100 (registration XU-072) operated by PMT Air - Progress Multitrade Company was involved in an aviation accident near Ratanakiri, Cambodia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the aircraft striking the side of the runway remains unknown. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781199198Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered XU-072
Aircraft registered XU-072. Photo: Kok Chwee Sim / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft sustained significant damage after veering off the runway during its landing attempt at Ratanakiri Airport, though all passengers and crew escaped without injury.

What happened

During an approach to Ratanakiri Airport, an aircraft experienced a runway excursion while attempting to land. As the aircraft was touching down, it made contact with the right side of the runway. The force of this impact caused the right main landing gear to collapse, leading to a loss of directional control.

Following the gear failure, the aircraft drifted off the paved surface and eventually came to a stop. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent damage to the airframe, there were no casualties. All 65 occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself was determined to be a total loss due to damage sustained during the incident.

Findings

At this time, the specific reason for the aircraft striking the side of the runway remains undetermined. The primary mechanical consequence of the impact was the collapse of the right main landing gear.

Probable cause

The cause of the aircraft striking the side of the runway remains unknown.