Engine failure and runway excursion at Surat Thani Airport

No fatalities • Surat Thani, Thailand • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a left engine failure during flight, leading to an emergency landing and subsequent runway excursion at Surat Thani Airport.

What happened

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the left engine. In response to the loss of power, the crew received authorization to perform an emergency diversion to Surat Thani Airport.

As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it became uncontrollable and veered off the paved surface before coming to a final stop. Although the aircraft was destroyed in the accident, all 10 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without life-threatening harm, sustaining only minor injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor was the failure of the left engine during the en route phase of flight, though the specific underlying reason for this component failure remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The engine failure occurred for unknown reasons during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-03-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Surat Thani, Thailand?

An aircraft experienced a left engine failure during flight, leading to an emergency landing and subsequent runway excursion at Surat Thani Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-03-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-03-15 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration L2-48/18, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Surat Thani, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failure occurred for unknown reasons during the flight.

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