Incident Overview
On 11 December 1998, Thai Airways International Flight 261, a scheduled domestic passenger service from Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani International Airport, crashed during its landing attempt. The aircraft involved was an Airbus A310-204, registered in Thailand as HS-TIA.
Crash Details
While approaching Surat Thani Airport, the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed into a swamp near the runway. The impact resulted in the deaths of all 101 people on board, including passengers and crew.
Aircraft and Operator
The accident aircraft was an Airbus A310-204, a twin-engine wide-body jet operated by Thai Airways International, Thailand's flag carrier. The registration HS-TIA was assigned to the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Investigation
Authorities launched an investigation into the crash to determine the sequence of events leading to the stall. The official report documented the findings, but no probable cause was explicitly stated in the available source.