THAI Clarification Concerning Flight TG 687 Routed Ho Chi Minh City - Bangkok

The Public Relations Office of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited provided the following clarification about THAI’s flight TG 687, 24th November, routed from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, utilizing a Boeing 737-400 aircraft, carrying a total of 155 passengers comprising 146 passengers and 9 cabin crew. The flight departed from Ho Chi Minh City at 21.10 hours (Local Time) and arrived in Bangkok at 22.30 hours (Local Time). The pilot landed the aircraft on the runway at Bangkok International Airport and decrease the taxi speed to ground speed. While turning off the runway, the nose landing gear collapsed, which caused the aircraft to stop immediately. The passengers were evacuated through emergency exit. None of the passengers and crew on board was injured. THAI’s Ground Service staff had arranged for the transfer of the passengers to connect their flight to Europe.

The aircraft was brought to THAI’s Maintenance Center for a complete aircraft check and repair. THAI will conduct a thorough inspection into the cause of the incident.

The Boeing 737-400 aircraft, with registration number HS-TDF, joined THAI’s fleet in August 1992.