4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident off Ko Samet Island (420)

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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.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Mar 1969 Grumman S-2 Tracker accident near Ko Samet Island, Thailand?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Mar 1969 Grumman S-2 Tracker accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Mar 1969 involved a Grumman S-2 Tracker, registration 420, operated by Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai, at Ko Samet Island, Thailand.