On 7 June 2017, a Shaanxi Y-8 aircraft of the Myanmar Air Force crashed on a flight from Myeik to Yangon, killing all 122 people on board.

Debris from the aircraft was found in the Andaman Sea, 118 nautical miles (218 km) off Dawei by Myanmar Navy ships.

[8] 108 military staff members and their families, including 15 children, were on board when the plane lost communication with Dawei airbase.

[1][10] On 7 June, debris from the aircraft was reported to have been found 118 nautical miles (218 km) off Dawei by a Myanmar Navy ship.

[18] Investigator determined that control of the aircraft was lost after it entered thick storm clouds and encountered icing conditions.