Guangzhou – Bangkok

On September 8, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Guangzhou – Bangkok experienced a crash involving Airbus A330, operated by Thai Airways International, with the event recorded near Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Samut Prakan (<U+0E2A><U+0E21><U+0E38><U+0E17><U+0E23><U+0E1B><U+0E23><U+0E32><U+0E01><U+0E32><U+0E23>).

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.

302 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 302 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 14, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 288, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Following an uneventful night schedule service from Guangzhou, the crew was cleared for an ILS approach to runway 19L at Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Airport. Following a smooth landing, the crew started the braking procedure when, after a course of about 1,000 metres, the aircraft deviated to the right then veered off runway. While contacting soft ground, the nose gear collapsed, the aircraft sank in earth and came to rest with both engines in flames. All 302 occupants were rescued, among them 14 passengers were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration HS-TEF, MSN 066, year of manufacture 1995.