Bangkok Airways Flight 266
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Bangkok Airways Flight 266 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Krabi Airport to Samui Airport, Thailand. On 4 August 2009, the aircraft skidded off the runway on landing and crashed into an old and unmanned control tower. One pilot died and 41 other people were injured.
Quick Facts Runway Excursion (Veer off), Date ...
Runway Excursion (Veer off) | |
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Date | 4 August 2009 |
Summary | Runway excursion on landing |
Site | Samui Airport, Thailand 09°32′52″N 100°03′44″E |
Aircraft | |
Aircraft type | ATR 72-212A |
Aircraft name | Pha Ngan |
Operator | Bangkok Airways |
Registration | HS-PGL |
Flight origin | Krabi Airport, Thailand |
Destination | Samui Airport, Thailand |
Passengers | 68 |
Crew | 4 |
Fatalities | 1 |
Injuries | 41 |
Survivors | 71 |
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