No fatalities

Fatal Training Crash in Khok Krathiam (JTh2-8/15)

Lop Buri AFB, ThailandFlight

On January 6, 1973, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration JTh2-8/15) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Lop Buri AFB, Thailand in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a rice paddy field in Khok Krathiam during a local training mission from Lop Buri AFB, killing both occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details A single-engine aircraft was involved in a fatal accident during a local training mission. The flight originated from Lop Buri Air Force Base and was headed for a local training route. The aircraft went out of control in unknown circumstances and subsequently crashed into a rice paddy field. The crash site was located in Khok Krathiam, situated a few kilometers west of the airbase. The specific aircraft type, registration, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the source material. ## Crew Composition and Casualties The aircraft was operated by a two-person crew. The pilot was a Thai national who was flying under supervision, while the second occupant was a United States instructor. Both individuals on board were killed in the crash. No further details regarding the specific cause of the loss of control or the exact sequence of events leading to the accident are available in the provided source.