Fokker F27 Friendship crash, Mar 25, 1978 (48 killed), Ya...
Fokker F27 Friendship accident on March 25, 1978 near Yangon-Mingaladon Yangon Region, Myanmar with 48 fatalities.
- Date: March 25, 1978
- Aircraft: Fokker F27 Friendship
- Location: Yangon-Mingaladon Yangon Region, Myanmar
- Fatalities: 48
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Burma Airways Fokker F27 Friendship 200 on a scheduled flight to Myitkyina lost height after takeoff from Yangon Mingaladon, struck trees and crashed in flames. All 48 occupants, 4 crew and 44 passengers, were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.