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Ratanakiri

Crash of a Xian Yunsunji Y-7-100C in Ratanakiri

Date & Time: Nov 21, 2005 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XU-072
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Phnom Penh – Ratanakiri
MSN:
08705
YOM:
1989
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
59
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the aircraft struck the right side of the runway while landing at Ratanakiri Airport. Upon impact, the right main gear collapsed and out of control, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. All 65 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in Banlung

Date & Time: Feb 25, 1996
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
XU-314
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Phnom Penh - Banlung
MSN:
1 73 070 01
YOM:
1971
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
36
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Banlung Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and eventually collided with a building. All 42 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It is believed that the braking systems failed and at least one tyre burst after touchdown.