Hanoi - Bangkok

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.