5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Si Racha (L2-13/96)

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On January 18, 1980, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration L2-13/96) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Si Racha, Thailand in flight. 5 people were killed. 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 training flight ended in a fatal crash into the sea near Si Racha, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During the execution of a scheduled training mission, an aircraft went down in the waters located a short distance from Si Racha. The descent and subsequent impact occurred in the sea, with the exact nature of the crash remains undetermined.

All five people on board the aircraft lost their lives in the accident. At the time of the incident, the flight was being conducted as part of an instructional flight profile.

Findings

The specific reasons for the impact into the sea are currently unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft have not been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jan 1980 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Si Racha, Thailand?

A training flight ended in a fatal crash into the sea near Si Racha, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jan 1980 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jan 1980 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration L2-13/96, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Si Racha, Thailand.