Phnom Penh - Banlung

On February 25, 1996 at 12:00 AM, Phnom Penh - Banlung experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-24, operated by Kampuchea Airlines, with the event recorded near Banlung Ratanakiri.

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.

42 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 42 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 36, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. 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.

Aircraft reference details include registration XU-314, MSN 1 73 070 01, year of manufacture 1971.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 13.7444°, 106.9800°.