An Air Bagan Fokker 100 crashed near Heho airport in Burma Dec. 25, killing one passenger and a person on the ground.
Air Bagan confirmed the crash and fatalities on its website, saying that flight W9-011 crashed during landing at 08:50 a.m. and was carrying 65 passengers and six crew.
“The emergency exit was opened as soon as the aircraft landed in the nearby field and passengers were evacuated by our cabin crew. Eight passengers were injured as the aircraft caught fire and were taken to the nearest Sao San Tun hospital in Taung Gyi for treatment,” Air Bagan said.
The Burmese carrier identified those killed as a tour guide who was onboard and a motorcyclist who was hit by the aircraft.
“Air Bagan in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport is investigating into the cause of the accident. We will take full responsibility for all passengers and will release further information as we receive it,” Air Bagan said in its statement.
Air Bagan operates one additional Fokker 100, two ATR 42s and two ATR 72s.
Air Bagan confirmed the crash and fatalities on its website, saying that flight W9-011 crashed during landing at 08:50 a.m. and was carrying 65 passengers and six crew.
“The emergency exit was opened as soon as the aircraft landed in the nearby field and passengers were evacuated by our cabin crew. Eight passengers were injured as the aircraft caught fire and were taken to the nearest Sao San Tun hospital in Taung Gyi for treatment,” Air Bagan said.
The Burmese carrier identified those killed as a tour guide who was onboard and a motorcyclist who was hit by the aircraft.
“Air Bagan in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport is investigating into the cause of the accident. We will take full responsibility for all passengers and will release further information as we receive it,” Air Bagan said in its statement.
Air Bagan operates one additional Fokker 100, two ATR 42s and two ATR 72s.
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