Myitkyina Airport (MYT/VYMK) → Mandalay International Airport (MDL/VYMD)
Flight / Schedule
Myitkyina Airport (MYT/VYMK) → Mandalay International Airport (MDL/VYMD)
Aircraft
ATR 72-600 (72-212A)Registration
XY-AMI
MSN
1368
Year of Manufacture
2016
Operator
Myanmar National AirlinesDate
February 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Standing
Crash Site
Substantial
Crash Location
Myitkyina Airport (MYT/VYMK) -
Region
Asia • Myanmar
Coordinates
25.3822°, 97.3540°
Narrative Report
On February 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Myitkyina Airport (MYT/VYMK) → Mandalay International Airport (MDL/VYMD) experienced a crash involving ATR 72-600 (72-212A), operated by Myanmar National Airlines, with the event recorded near Myitkyina Airport (MYT/VYMK) -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was standing at a substantial crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded.
other fatalities: 0.
Myanmar National Airlines flight UB662 from Myitkyina to Mandalay, operated by a ATR 72-600, XY-AMI, was struck by kamikaze drones while boarding. The passengers were evacuated. At least one drone hit the rear fuselage, sparking a fire.
Aircraft reference details include registration XY-AMI, MSN 1368, year of manufacture 2016.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 25.3822°, 97.3540°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Myanmar National Airlines flight UB662 from Myitkyina to Mandalay, operated by a ATR 72-600, XY-AMI, was struck by kamikaze drones while boarding. The passengers were evacuated. At least one drone hit the rear fuselage, sparking a fire.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
—
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Myitkyina Airport (MYT/VYMK) → Mandalay International Airport (MDL/VYMD)
Operator
Myanmar National AirlinesFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Standing
Crash Site
Substantial
Region / Country
Asia • Myanmar
Aircraft Details
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