UB-336
Flight / Schedule
UB-336
Aircraft
Airspeed AS.10 OxfordRegistration
UB-336
Operator
Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw LeiDate
April 15, 1950 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Meiktila Mandalay Region
Region
Asia • Myanmar
Coordinates
20.8930°, 95.8983°
Narrative Report
On April 15, 1950 at 12:00 AM, UB-336 experienced a crash involving Airspeed AS.10 Oxford, operated by Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei, with the event recorded near Meiktila Mandalay Region.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. There were no casualties. The accident occurred in April 1950 (exact date unknown).
Aircraft reference details include registration UB-336.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 20.8930°, 95.8983°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. There were no casualties. The accident occurred in April 1950 (exact date unknown).
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw LeiFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Myanmar
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Airspeed AS.10 OxfordRegistration
UB-336
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