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Crash of a Pilatus AU-23A Turbo Porter in Wat Bang Sala

Date & Time: Mar 5, 2019 at 1300 LT
Operator:
Registration:
74-2079
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Pattani - Hat Yai
MSN:
2079
YOM:
1974
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Pattani (9th AF Command) at 1156LT bound for the Wing 56 Air Division 4 located at Hat Yai Airport. En route, the crew encountered technical problems with the engine and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in a banana plantation located in the region of Wat Bang Sala. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an ATR72-500 in Dhaka

Date & Time: Apr 30, 2012 at 0851 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
60314
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bangkok - Dhaka
MSN:
881
YOM:
2009
Flight number:
KAT304
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, the twin engine aircraft deviated to the right and veered off runway. It collided with an embankment, lost its undercarriage and came to rest against a concrete wall. All 15 occupants were rescued, among them two passengers were slightly injured.

Crash of a Pilatus AU-23A Turbo Porter in Phanom Thuan

Date & Time: Mar 23, 2012 at 1500 LT
Operator:
Registration:
74-2082
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Prachuap Khiri Khan - Prachuap Khiri Khan
MSN:
2082
YOM:
1974
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft departed Prachuap Khiri Khan for a local training flight, carrying two pilots and one engineer. En route, the crew encountered technical problems with the engine and was forced to attempt an emergency landing in a field located in the Phanom Thuan District. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while both pilots were uninjured. The engineer was slightly injured.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B at Lop Buri AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 6, 2009 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L9-5/25
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lop Buri – Phitsanulok
MSN:
137
YOM:
1982
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Lop Buri AFB, the left engine failed. The aircraft rolled to the left, causing the left wing to struck the runway surface. The aircraft went out of control and crashed few dozen metres further. Four crew members were seriously injured while the fifth occupant was killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine just after liftoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Learjet 35A in Nakhon Sawan: 7 killed

Date & Time: Nov 8, 2006 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
40208
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nakhon Sawan – Khon Kaen
MSN:
35-635
YOM:
1987
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Nakhon Sawan-Takhli AFB, while climbing to a height of about 150 feet, the pilot contacted ATC and declared an emergency following a loss of engine power. He elected to return for an emergency landing when the aircraft went out of control and crashed onto a hangar located near the airport, bursting into flames. All seven occupants were killed, among them two photographers and one mechanic who were taking part to a reconnaissance mission in view to prepare an incoming air race in Thailand.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/AU-23A Peacemaker off Prachuap Khiri Khan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 6, 2005
Operator:
Registration:
JTh2-31/19
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Prachuap Khiri Khan - Prachuap Khiri Khan
MSN:
2090
YOM:
1974
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Prachuap Khiri Khan while completing a local training flight. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of an Avro 748-208-2A in Bangkok

Date & Time: Nov 22, 2004
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
99-999
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1715
YOM:
1972
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the nose gear on landing for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Boeing 737-3Z6 in Muang Khon Kaen: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
33-333
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bangkok - Muang Khon Kaen
MSN:
24480
YOM:
1989
Flight number:
KAT333
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
During the days prior to the accident, various problems with the pitch-trim system and the horizontal stabilizers were noticed and reported. Repairs were conducted by technicians from the Royal Thai Air Force but apparently, not according to the Boeing published procedures, so a Boeing engineer was dispatched in Thailand to proceed to controls and tests. On approach to Muang Khon Kaen Airport, the aircraft started to pitch up and down then stalled. The crew increased engine power and regained control for few seconds when the aircraft stalled a second time few seconds later. The crew elected to regain control and to reduce the rate of descent when the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a rice paddy field located few km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed. The aircraft has the dual registration 33-333 (military) and HS-TGQ (civil).
Probable cause:
The loss of control occurred when the crew retracted the flaps and increased engine power, probably following a technical problems with the pitch-trim control system. Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the pitch control system malfunction.

Crash of a Douglas VC-47A in Bangkok

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1992
Operator:
Registration:
L2-41/18
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
15026/26471
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the left, struck a fence and crossed a drainage ditch before coming to rest. There were no casualties.