Hanoi - Bangkok
Flight / Schedule
Hanoi - Bangkok
Aircraft
Tupolev TU-134Registration
VN-A102
MSN
60925
Year of Manufacture
1978
Operator
Vietnam AirlinesDate
September 9, 1988 at 11:38 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Bangkok-Don Mueang Bangkok City District
Region
Asia • Thailand
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On September 9, 1988 at 11:38 AM, Hanoi - Bangkok experienced a crash involving Tupolev TU-134, operated by Vietnam Airlines, with the event recorded near Bangkok-Don Mueang Bangkok City District.
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.
9 people were known to be on board, 76 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 844.4%.
Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 73, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. The approach to Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport was initiated in poor weather conditions with a reduced visibility due to heavy rain falls. On final, the aircraft was too low when it struck the ground and crashed about 6 km short of runway. 14 occupants were rescued while 76 others were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration VN-A102, MSN 60925, year of manufacture 1978.
Fatalities
Total
76
Crew
3
Passengers
73
Other
0
Crash Summary
The approach to Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport was initiated in poor weather conditions with a reduced visibility due to heavy rain falls. On final, the aircraft was too low when it struck the ground and crashed about 6 km short of runway. 14 occupants were rescued while 76 others were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
6
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
844.4%
Known people on board: 9
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Hanoi - Bangkok
Operator
Vietnam AirlinesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Thailand
Aircraft Details
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