JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Information is flowing in. Passengers and crews are all safe. That's all the information we have for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Mukah, again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knasrul 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 https://sg.news.yahoo.com/maswings-plane-skids-off-runway-055110912.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2015/10/26/maswings-dhc-6-aircraft-skids-on-landing-at-mukah-airport/ Flight MH3553 Miri to Mukah. Eight pax and 2 crews. All safe. Tyre burst upon landing. Aircraft involved: 9M-SSD. Second incident reported this year. First in 26 August 2015 on same route. Was 9M-SSB. Ten pax and two crews all safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Was told that the aircraft continued on to Lawas later in the afternoon. Should be nothing too serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Sing 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 burst tyre is kinda normal incident, since it's a small aircraft, the significance of a burst tyre is bigger compare to bigger jets, coz it's supported by lesser count of tyres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szesyn 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 MKM does seem to have a higher share of aircraft incidents than the other STOL airports in East Malaysia. A new airport is being built to handle ATRs and presumably jet operations should the need arise. The current airport runway lies parallel to the beach: https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3927/15469152002_b5b143fe81_b.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Sing 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2015 MKM does seem to have a higher share of aircraft incidents than the other STOL airports in East Malaysia. A new airport is being built to handle ATRs and presumably jet operations should the need arise. The current airport runway lies parallel to the beach: https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3927/15469152002_b5b143fe81_b.jpg most likely due to the sea breeze.... and light aircrafts are more prone to wind shear & cross wind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2015 Hence the new Mukah Airport under Budget 2016. In addition, they are getting more flight in and out as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2015 The new airport is Code 3C. ATR72 capable. But with sufficient land for them to upgrade to 4C with 737/A320 capability Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2015 The new airport is Code 3C. ATR72 capable. But with sufficient land for them to upgrade to 4C with 737/A320 capability That would be a good news as passengers, especially those from Peninsula Malaysia heading to Mukah now needs to land in Kuching or SIbu and take car ride to Mukah. And the road ain't the bet in condition..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayner 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2015 Some photos of the new airport, taken in March and April this year. The progress as of March. Main runway will be Runway 15, 1500m x 30m. Lots of sand filling need to be done due to the removal of the unsuitable peat soil. Wick drains installation at the main apron and main terminal. Enough to park 2 ATRs at any one time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Sing 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2015 seems lotsa capability to expand in the future. good. hopefully no developer gonna take up any lands nearby though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites