On December 18, 1984, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Songkhla, Thailand during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash during the takeoff phase remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed while attempting to take off, resulting in a post-crash fire and serious injuries to the crew.
What happened
During the initial phase of flight, an aircraft was involved in an accident while performing a takeoff maneuver. The exact circumstances leading to the loss of control remain undetermined at this time. Following the impact with the ground, a significant fire broke out, which led to the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
The incident resulted in two serious injuries sustained by the crew members on board.
The primary factor contributing to the severity of the accident was the post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage.
The specific mechanical or operational reasons for the crash during the takeoff roll have not yet been established.
Probable cause
The cause of the crash during the takeoff phase remains unknown.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…