Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 8 October 1983
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Burma Airways
Registration Number: XY-AEE
Location: near Lonkin –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Twin Otter aircraft experienced a near-miss incident due to a failed engine on a high-altitude turn.A Twin Otter aircraft experienced a near-miss incident due to a failed engine on a high-altitude turn.
Description
The no. 1 engine failed on climbout. The Twin Otter struck trees on a high ground while turning left.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during a critical maneuver.Engine failure during a critical maneuver.Share on:
