4 fatalities

1989-12-07: Grumman S-2 Tracker — Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai — Sakom, Thailand

Sakom, ThailandFlight

On December 7, 1989, a Grumman S-2 Tracker operated by Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Sakom, 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 1781213397Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the sea approximately 2 kilometers from Sakom beach, resulting in the deaths of all onboard personnel.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the waters located roughly 2 kilometers away from Sakom beach. The aircraft went down in the sea under circumstances that remain unidentified at this time.

During the event, the aircraft impacted the water, leading to a total loss of the vessel. There were four fatalities recorded among the crew members on board. No survivors were reported following the impact.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash have not yet been determined, as the incident occurred under unknown circumstances. Investigations into the sequence of events leading to the maritime impact are required to establish a clear timeline.