A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Friday when a small plane crashed into the sea in Thailand, resulting in the deaths of six police officers during a scheduled parachute training flight.
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Six Police Officers in Thailand
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Six Police Officers in Thailand
Six Thai police officers perish in a tragic aircraft accident during a training exercise.
Six police officers have tragically lost their lives in Thailand following a small plane crash during a test flight for parachute training. The incident occurred on Friday morning in the Cha-am district, located approximately 130 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. According to a statement from the Royal Thai Police, five officers died at the crash site, while a sixth succumbed to injuries later at the hospital.
Witness accounts detailed how the plane went down approximately 100 meters from the shore, prompting quick action as bystanders rushed into the water to assist. The deceased included three pilots, an engineer, and two mechanics. The police chief, Kitrat Phanphet, expressed profound condolences for the fallen officers and noted that preliminary investigations suggested that the pilots skillfully maneuvered the aircraft away from residential areas, averting further tragedy. Currently, authorities are analyzing the black box data recorder to uncover the reasons behind the crash, while images from the scene reveal the aircraft partially submerged in shallow waters.
Witness accounts detailed how the plane went down approximately 100 meters from the shore, prompting quick action as bystanders rushed into the water to assist. The deceased included three pilots, an engineer, and two mechanics. The police chief, Kitrat Phanphet, expressed profound condolences for the fallen officers and noted that preliminary investigations suggested that the pilots skillfully maneuvered the aircraft away from residential areas, averting further tragedy. Currently, authorities are analyzing the black box data recorder to uncover the reasons behind the crash, while images from the scene reveal the aircraft partially submerged in shallow waters.
