On Friday morning, a small aircraft went down off the coast in Cha-am, with initial reports indicating that five officers died at the scene and a sixth later succumbed to injuries in the hospital. Recovery efforts and investigations into the crash are currently underway.
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Six Officers in Thailand
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Six Officers in Thailand
A distressing plane crash during a parachute training exercise in Thailand has resulted in the deaths of six police officers.
The small aircraft was conducting parachute training when it crashed into the sea shortly after 08:00 local time (01:00 GMT) on Friday, in the Cha-am district, which is approximately 130 kilometers (80 miles) southwest of Bangkok. According to the Royal Thai Police, five officers died immediately at the crash site, while the sixth officer later passed away from injuries sustained during the incident.
Recovery teams are currently investigating the crash, examining the black box data recorder to ascertain the cause. Local reports indicate that the plane crashed approximately 100 meters from the shore, with footage revealing individuals entering the water in an attempt to reach the wreck.
The deceased included three pilots, an engineer, and two mechanics, as confirmed by police. In a statement, the Royal Thai Police expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the brave officers who lost their lives in this tragic incident.
Police chief Kitrat Phanphet visited the crash site along with other officials, stating that preliminary investigations suggested the plane was heading towards residential areas but that the pilots skillfully maneuvered the aircraft away from homes, preventing further loss of life. Following the crash, images surfaced showing the wreckage partially submerged in shallow waters.
Recovery teams are currently investigating the crash, examining the black box data recorder to ascertain the cause. Local reports indicate that the plane crashed approximately 100 meters from the shore, with footage revealing individuals entering the water in an attempt to reach the wreck.
The deceased included three pilots, an engineer, and two mechanics, as confirmed by police. In a statement, the Royal Thai Police expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the brave officers who lost their lives in this tragic incident.
Police chief Kitrat Phanphet visited the crash site along with other officials, stating that preliminary investigations suggested the plane was heading towards residential areas but that the pilots skillfully maneuvered the aircraft away from homes, preventing further loss of life. Following the crash, images surfaced showing the wreckage partially submerged in shallow waters.
