Yangon - Akyab

On August 24, 1972 at 12:00 AM, Yangon - Akyab experienced a crash involving Vickers Viscount, operated by Union of Burma Airways, with the event recorded near Akyab Rakhine State.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

43 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 43 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 38, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. For unknown reason, the airplane too far down the runway (about 450 meters past the runway threshold). After touchdown, unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest few dozen meters further. All 43 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration XY-ADF, MSN 188, year of manufacture 1957.