Update on Biman Bangladesh Airline Accident at Yangon International Airport

Yangon Aerodrome Company Limited (“YACL”), operator of Yangon International Airport (“YIA”), wishes to provide an update on an incident involving a Biman Bangladesh Airlines (“Biman Airlines”) plane yesterday evening. The Bombardier Dash 8 - Q400 aircraft skidded and overran the runway at 18:51 local time Wednesday during its second attempt at landing amidst bad weather and poor visibility conditions.

All 35 people on board, including one child, were swiftly evacuated and provided with proper treatment and support. As of 9th May 2019, 6:00 pm, 15 passengers and 5 crew members have been warded in various hospitals in Yangon for minor injuries.

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