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Aircraft Crash During Airshow Demonstration at U-Tapao NAS (447)

Pattaya-U-Tapao, ThailandLanding (descent or approach)

On July 30, 1987, a Grumman S-2 Tracker (registration 447) operated by Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Pattaya-U-Tapao, Thailand during landing or approach. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed on approach to U-Tapao NAS during an airshow demonstration flight. Four of the six crew members were killed, and two were seriously injured.

Incident Overview An aircraft was conducting a demonstration flight as part of an airshow at U-Tapao Naval Air Station (NAS). The aircraft was carrying a crew of six at the time of the incident. While operating in the vicinity of the airbase, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. In response, the crew decided to return to the NAS for an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed during the approach phase. ## Casualties The crash resulted in four crew members being killed. Two other crew members sustained serious injuries. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the unexpected situation.

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