Emergency landing of single-engine aircraft in Phanom Thuan District

No fatalities • Phanom Thuan, Thailand • Flight

A single-engine aircraft performing a training flight was forced to make an emergency landing in a field following engine failure.

What happened

A training flight originating from Prachuap Khiri Khan ended in an emergency landing after the crew experienced mechanical difficulties. The aircraft, a single-engine plane, was operating a local training mission when the crew encountered significant technical issues involving the engine during the flight.

In response to the engine malfunction, the crew attempted to land the aircraft in a field situated within the Phanom Thuan District. The impact during the landing attempt resulted in the aircraft being destroyed beyond repair. There were three people on board at the time of the incident, including two pilots and one engineer. The two pilots escaped the wreckage without injuries, while the engineer sustained slight injuries during the event.

Findings

The primary factor leading to the crash was engine failure during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced technical problems with the engine that necessitated an emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-03-23 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Phanom Thuan, Thailand?

A single-engine aircraft performing a training flight was forced to make an emergency landing in a field following engine failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 2012-03-23 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-03-23 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration 74-2082, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Phanom Thuan, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced technical problems with the engine that necessitated an emergency landing.

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