We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
While descending to Mergui Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy rain falls. On short final, the aircraft lost height and struck the ground about 250 metres short of runway 18. On impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest in a 1,2 metre deep excavation located short of runway threshold. Eight passengers were killed while 16 others were seriously injured. Probable cause (official findings): It was reported
Fokker F27 Friendship · 8 fatalities