NTSB Advisory
National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594
September 16, 2007
NTSB TO ASSIST THAILAND INVESTIGATION INTO CRASH OF A MD-82
The National Transportation Safety Board is assisting the government of Thailand in its investigation of today's crash of a MD-82 in Phuket, Thailand.
The accident occurred at 4 pm local time when an One-
Two Go Airways MD-82, 0G269 (Thailand registered), ran off
the departure end of the runway while landing in heavy rain
and strong winds. There were 123 passengers and five crew
on board. Multiple fatalities and injuries have been
reported.
NTSB Chairman Mark V. Rosenker has designated
investigator Jill Andrews as the U.S. Accredited
Representative. She will be accompanied by representatives
from the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing, and Pratt & Whitney.
The Thailand government will release all information on the progress of the investigation.
Media Contact: Keith Holloway, (202) 314-6100