Bangkok - Dhaka
Flight / Schedule
Bangkok - Dhaka
Aircraft
ATR72-500Registration
60314
MSN
881
Year of Manufacture
2009
Date
April 30, 2012 at 08:51 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq) Dhaka
Region
Asia • Bangladesh
Narrative Report
On April 30, 2012 at 08:51 AM, Bangkok - Dhaka experienced a crash involving ATR72-500, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, with the event recorded near Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq) Dhaka.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
15 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 15 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: 8, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After landing at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, the twin engine aircraft deviated to the right and veered off runway. It collided with an embankment, lost its undercarriage and came to rest against a concrete wall. All 15 occupants were rescued, among them two passengers were slightly injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 60314, MSN 881, year of manufacture 2009.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After landing at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, the twin engine aircraft deviated to the right and veered off runway. It collided with an embankment, lost its undercarriage and came to rest against a concrete wall. All 15 occupants were rescued, among them two passengers were slightly injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
7
Passengers On Board
8
Estimated Survivors
15
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 15
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Bangkok - Dhaka
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Bangladesh
Aircraft Details
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