Singapore - Dhaka

On April 3, 1980 at 12:00 AM, Singapore - Dhaka experienced a crash involving Boeing 707, operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, with the event recorded near Paya Lebar AFB All Singapore.

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

78 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 78 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 71, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

After takeoff from Singapore-Paya Lebar Airport, the crew retracted the landing gear and continued to climb. At a height of about 100 feet, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff and landed back on the runway. The airplane landed on its belly and slid for about 2,000 feet then veered to the right and came to rest. All 78 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It is believed that all four engines lost power during initial climb for unknown reasons. The exact cause of the accident remains undetermined. The Authorities of Singapore reported that the flight engineer committed suicide a day later, jumping out the window from his hotel.

Aircraft reference details include registration S2-ABQ, MSN 19441/548, year of manufacture 1966.