1 fatality

2009-03-06: GAF Nomad N.22 (L9-5/25) — Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai — Lop Buri AFB, Thailand

Lop Buri AFB, ThailandTakeoff (climb)

On March 6, 2009, a GAF Nomad N.22 (registration L9-5/25) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Lop Buri AFB, Thailand during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left engine just after liftoff for unknown reasons. 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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Shortly after takeoff from Lop Buri AFB, an aircraft experienced left engine failure, rolled left, struck the runway with its left wing, and crashed. Four crew members were seriously injured and one was killed.

Incident Overview

Shortly after takeoff from Lop Buri Air Force Base, the left engine of an aircraft failed. The loss of thrust caused the aircraft to roll to the left. During the roll, the left wing struck the runway surface. The aircraft subsequently went out of control and crashed a few dozen meters further from the point of impact.

Occupants and Injuries

The aircraft carried five crew members. Four sustained serious injuries, and the fifth occupant was killed.

Damage

The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.

Official Finding

The investigation determined the probable cause to be a failure of the left engine just after liftoff, for unknown reasons.