Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 August 1982
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Burma Airways
Registration Number: XY-AEB
Location: Mindat –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Aircraft vehicleAircraft vehicle
Category: Accident
A small aircraft struck a hill during a severe storm, resulting in damage to the vehicle.A small aircraft struck a hill during a severe storm, resulting in damage to the vehicle.
Description
Struck a hill during a storm.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, including high winds and heavy rain, likely contributed to the impact.Severe weather conditions, including high winds and heavy rain, likely contributed to the impact.Share on:
