7 May 2025
Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) announced today that a fire broke out on one of its passenger planes while taking off from Mandalay Airport. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished in time, and all 143 passengers on board are safe.
On May 6, at approximately 6:35 PM, Myanmar National Airlines flight UB-812, a Boeing aircraft with tail number XY-ALV, was departing from Mandalay to Yangon. During the takeoff, an abnormal signal was detected on the runway, prompting the pilot to abort the flight.
During this process, the left tire of the aircraft burst due to the overheating of the brake system, which led to a fire. However, this was quickly controlled. The statement from MNA confirmed that the remaining wheels of the aircraft were intact, allowing it to stop safely at the northern end of the runway.
The flight crew followed safety operating procedures, and all passengers and crew were safely transported to the airport terminal without any injuries.
MNA has arranged alternative flights to transfer the affected passengers to Yangon and is accommodating their needs. The airline apologizes to the passengers and the public and is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
#Myanmar National Airlines #Boeing aircraft #overheating #mtnewsupdate
