6 fatalities

1978-04-30: Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (04676) — Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai — Songkhla, Thailand

Songkhla, ThailandTakeoff (climb)

On April 30, 1978, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration 04676) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Songkhla, Thailand during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during the climb phase shortly after departing Songkhla Airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Songkhla Lake during its initial climb following departure from Songkhla Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight departing from Songkhla Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control shortly after takeoff. While the aircraft was in its climbing phase, it veered off its intended path and impacted the surface of Songkhla Lake.

The accident resulted in the deaths of all six occupants on board the aircraft. There were no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Following the impact, investigations focused on the period immediately following departure. The primary factor identified in the loss of control was that the aircraft went out of control while attempting to gain altitude.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during the climb phase shortly after departing Songkhla Airport.