Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 16 August 1972
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Union of Burma Airways
Registration Number: XY-ACM
Location: S off Thandwe Airport (SNW) –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 28 / Occupants: 31
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A commercial aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
The aircraft crashed into the sea just after taking off.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
