2 fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash near Nakhon Ratchasima Air Base (604)

Nakhon Ratchasima AFB, ThailandTakeoff (climb)

On March 4, 1996, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration 604) operated by KASET - Bureau of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Nakhon Ratchasima AFB, Thailand during takeoff. 2 people were killed. 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.

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A training flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash near Nakhon Ratchasima Air Base during a local mission.

What happened

During a routine local training mission, a single-engine aircraft crashed in the Nong Phai Lom area, situated close to the Nakhon Ratchasima Air Base. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft had departed from the airfield. The flight was being conducted as part of a training program when the aircraft went down under unspecified conditions.

Findings

There are currently no confirmed details regarding the specific events leading to the impact. The crash resulted in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the accident. The exact circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the descent of the aircraft remain undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Mar 1996 Fletcher FU-24 accident near Nakhon Ratchasima AFB, Thailand?

A training flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash near Nakhon Ratchasima Air Base during a local mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Mar 1996 Fletcher FU-24 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Mar 1996 involved a Fletcher FU-24, registration 604, operated by KASET - Bureau of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation, at Nakhon Ratchasima AFB, Thailand.