Aircraft forced down by Royal Thai Air Force fighters near Sa Keao

1 fatality • Sa Kaeo, Thailand • Flight

An aircraft conducting an intelligence surveillance mission was intercepted and forced to land by two fighter jets over Thailand, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During an intelligence-gathering operation conducted over the territory of Thailand, an unidentified aircraft was intercepted by two Royal Thai Air Force F-5E Tiger fighters. The encounter took place in the vicinity of Sa Keao province, situated approximately 200 km east of Bangkok.

Following the interception, the aircraft was forced to land. The incident resulted in one fatality among the passengers, while the remaining 12 occupants of the aircraft survived the event.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the aircraft's descent was that it was forced down by the pilots operating the two F-5W Tiger fighter jets.

Probable cause

The aircraft was intercepted and compelled to land by Royal Thai Air Force fighter pilots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-02-11 Antonov AN-26 accident near Sa Kaeo, Thailand?

An aircraft conducting an intelligence surveillance mission was intercepted and forced to land by two fighter jets over Thailand, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-02-11 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1982-02-11 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration 26264, operated by Vietnam People's Air Force (Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam), at Sa Kaeo, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was intercepted and compelled to land by Royal Thai Air Force fighter pilots.

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