Incident Overview
On 26 May 2023, at approximately 09:52 a.m. local time, a Diamond DA42 aircraft operated by the Civil Aviation Training Center experienced a serious incident during landing at Hua Hin Airport. The aircraft, registered as HS-TPQ, was conducting a flight training mission with an instructor pilot and a student pilot on board.
Sequence of Events
The flight began at 09:50 a.m. and proceeded normally until the landing phase on runway 16. As the aircraft approached the runway, the landing gear was not extended. Consequently, the aircraft made contact with the runway surface in an abnormal manner, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. Emergency services responded, but neither pilot sustained any injuries.
Aircraft and Operation
The Diamond DA42 is a twin-engine light aircraft commonly used for flight training. The operation was categorized as non-commercial flight training/instructional. The aircraft was substantially damaged, though no further details on specific components were provided in the preliminary report.
Investigation and Aftermath
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee for the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Commission Thailand was notified and initiated an investigation. As the aircraft was designed and manufactured in Austria, notification was sent to the Republic of Austria as the State of Design and Manufacture. The investigation is ongoing, and a final report with the cause and safety recommendations is expected to be published subsequent to this interim report.
The occurrence has been classified as a serious incident under the category 'Abnormal Runway Contact.' Local authorities are reviewing the circumstances and may issue immediate safety measures if warranted.