Incident Overview
Following a routine flight from Chiang Mai, the crew initiated an approach to Chiang Rai Airport in good weather conditions. The copilot was serving as the pilot-in-command. During landing, the aircraft's landing gear was not extended, resulting in a gear-up landing. The aircraft skidded along the runway for approximately 1,075 meters before coming to rest. All 43 occupants evacuated without injury, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the crew's failure to extend the landing gear during approach. Contributing factors included the crew not following the approach checklist, lack of crew coordination, and the captain's failure to properly supervise the copilot's actions.
Aftermath
Emergency services responded, and the runway was cleared following the incident. No other details about the recovery process are available.