That is the second a aircraft crashed into the ocean killing six on board simply yards from a luxurious lodge alongside the coast of Thailand this morning.
Terrifying footage captured the Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter plunging into the water within the Cha-am district, round 80 miles southwest of the capital, Bangkok.
Horrified company on the Child Grand Hua Hin Lodge watched because the plane slammed into the ocean throughout a ‘parachute follow’ train shortly after 8am native time (2am GMT).
Isara Supasa stated she heard the aircraft’s engine and noticed it nostril dive into the shallow water.
She added: ‘I used to be shocked and ran onto the seaside. There was no signal of life coming from the aircraft.’
A number of locals, together with passing fishermen, rushed over to the wreckage.
5 individuals had been pulled from the water by divers, however they had been pronounced useless on the scene.
A sixth particular person died later in hospital, in response to a Royal Thai Police assertion on Fb.
That is the second a aircraft crashed into the ocean killing six on board simply yards from a luxurious lodge alongside the coast of Thailand this morning
Terrifying footage captured the Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter plunging into the water in Hua Hin, round 125 miles south of the capital, Bangkok
A number of locals, together with passing fishermen, rushed over to the wreckage. 5 individuals had been pulled from the water by divers, however they had been pronounced useless on the scene. A sixth particular person died later in hospital, in response to a Royal Thai Police assertion on Fb
The registration of the aircraft, N964VK, signifies it was operated by the Royal Thai Police.
Authorities are analyzing the plane’s black field knowledge recorder to find out the reason for the crash.
In keeping with officers the crash occurred throughout a take a look at flight for parachute follow.
Nationwide Police Chief Police Normal Kitrat Phanphet stated: ‘The Royal Thai Police specific their deepest condolences to the courageous officers who misplaced their lives.
He added: ‘The households of the victims can be carefully supported and funeral preparations can be made for them.
‘I’ve ordered an in depth investigation into the reason for the crash.’
Thai media reported the plane went down about 100 metres from the shore in Cha-am district, a well-liked weekend getaway round 130 kilometres (80 miles) southwest of the capital.
The 2 pilots killed had been recognized as Police Colonel Prathan Khiaokham and Police Lieutenant Colonel Panthep Maniwachirangkul.
Pictured: The aircraft wreckage floating within the water after the crash
Horrified company on the Child Grand Hua Hin Lodge (pictured) watched because the plane slammed into the ocean throughout a ‘parachute follow’ train shortly after 8am native time (2am GMT)
One other pilot, Police Captain Jaturong Watthanaphaisan, sustained extreme accidents and was taken to Hua Hin Hospital, the place he was later pronounced useless.
An engineer, Police Lieutenant Tanawat Mekprasertsuk, and a mechanic, Police Lance Corporal Jirawat Maksakha, had been additionally killed within the incident.
One other mechanic, Police Sergeant Main Prawat Phonhongsa, was injured and remained lacking this morning.
It comes after in 2023 an engine erupted into flames on a vacationer aircraft carrying 321 individuals in Thailand.
The plane’s tyres exploded throughout takeoff, resulting in the pilot abruptly aborting the departure.
Within the emergency 309 passengers and 12 crew on a Russian vacationer aircraft in Phuket, Thailand, had been offloaded and compelled to await a brand new plane.
Dramatic photos and pictures confirmed the Boeing 767-306ER hit by sudden hearth on account of an ‘engine surge’.
There have been experiences of a ‘loud bang’ within the takeoff emergency.
The touchdown gear additionally ignited in flames on the identical proper facet of the plane because the plane aborted its departure, stated experiences.
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