Mandarin Airlines Flight 642
Mandarin Airlines Flight 642 was a flight that flew from Don Muang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand to Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China.At about 6:43 P.M. on 22 August 1999, the MD-11 was trying to land while Tropical Storm Sam was striking the island. During the final flare to land, the plane banked on its right, and the wing struck the runway. The plane rolled upside down and skidded. When it stopped, it was on its back and the rear of the plane was on fire. 0 of the 15 crew members and 3 of the 300 passengers died.