1 fatality

1990-03-28: Fletcher FU-24 (609) — KASET - Bureau of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation — Doi Suthep, Thailand

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On March 28, 1990, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration 609) operated by KASET - Bureau of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Doi Suthep, Thailand in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot crashed into Mount Hew while conducting a spraying mission. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781213053Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot conducting an agricultural spraying operation crashed into Mount Hew, resulting in the fatal loss of the sole occupant aboard the aircraft.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was actively engaged in an agricultural spraying mission. The flight took place over the terrain of Mount Hew. During this operation, the pilot lost control or failed to maintain safe clearance from the mountainous landscape. The aircraft collided with the slope of Mount Hew.

The pilot was the only individual on board at the time of the accident. There were no passengers or ground crew involved in the immediate vicinity of the crash site during the event. The collision resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the death of the pilot.

Findings

The primary outcome of this event was the fatal loss of the pilot. The crash happened during the spraying phase of the mission, indicating that the operational task may have contributed to the circumstances leading to the accident. No other injuries were reported as there were no other individuals present.

Probable cause

The pilot crashed into Mount Hew while conducting a spraying mission.