4 fatalities

1969-03-16: Grumman S-2 Tracker (420) — Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai — Ko Samet Island, Thailand

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On March 16, 1969, a Grumman S-2 Tracker (registration 420) operated by Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Ko Samet Island, Thailand in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781237782Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea near Ko Samet Island during a training flight, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During the execution of a local training mission, a twin engine aircraft went down in the waters near Ko Samet Island. The descent and subsequent impact occurred in the sea, with the specific details surrounding the crash remains undetermined.

All four crew members on board the aircraft perished in the accident. There were no other occupants reported on the flight at the time of the incident.

Findings

The exact circumstances leading to the loss of the aircraft are currently unknown, as the precise cause of the crash has not yet been established by investigators.