Phnom Penh - Banlung
Flight / Schedule
Phnom Penh - Banlung
Aircraft
Antonov AN-24Registration
XU-314
MSN
1 73 070 01
Year of Manufacture
1971
Operator
Kampuchea AirlinesDate
February 25, 1996 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Banlung Ratanakiri
Region
Asia • Cambodia
Coordinates
13.7444°, 106.9800°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
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°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
6
Passengers On Board
36
Estimated Survivors
42
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 42
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Phnom Penh - Banlung
Operator
Kampuchea AirlinesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Cambodia
Aircraft Details
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