Fatal aircraft accident in the Gulf of Thailand

2 fatalities • Gulf of Thailand, World • Flight

A training flight crashed in the Gulf of Thailand near Prachuap Khiri Khan, resulting in two fatalities and nineteen survivors.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission, an aircraft went down in the waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The accident occurred approximately 96 km away from the Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Following the impact, rescue operations were conducted to recover those on board.

Of the total occupants on the flight, two fatalities were confirmed. The remaining 19 passengers and crew members were successfully rescued from the site of the crash.

Findings

The exact reasons for the aircraft's descent into the sea remain undetermined, as the specific circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-07-02 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Gulf of Thailand, World?

A training flight crashed in the Gulf of Thailand near Prachuap Khiri Khan, resulting in two fatalities and nineteen survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-07-02 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-07-02 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai, at Gulf of Thailand, World.

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