Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 February 2016
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 1900D
Owner/operator: Tatmadaw Lei (Myanmar Air Force)
Registration Number: 4601
Location: 0,6 km N of Naypyidaw International Airport (NYT) –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A Beechcraft 1900D aircraft impacted a field shortly after takeoff from Naypyidaw International Airport (NYT), Myanmar, resulting in a catastrophic fire and subsequent destruction. One occupant survived, but tragically, they died later due to injuries sustained during the incident.A Beechcraft 1900D aircraft impacted a field shortly after takeoff from Naypyidaw International Airport (NYT), Myanmar, resulting in a catastrophic fire and subsequent destruction. One occupant survived, but tragically, they died later due to injuries sustained during the incident.
Description
A Beechcraft 1900D, operating on a check flight, was destroyed when it impacted a field shortly after takeoff from Naypyidaw International Airport (NYT), Myanmar. The aircraft burst into flames and was consumed by fire. One occupant survived the accident, but died later of his injuries.
Source of Information
http://www.moi.gov.mm/?q=news/10/02/2016/id-9576, http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/18911-four-feared-dead-in-myanmar-military-plane-crash-officials.htmlhttp://www.moi.gov.mm/?q=news/10/02/2016/id-9576, http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/18911-four-feared-dead-in-myanmar-military-plane-crash-officials.htmlPrimary Cause
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