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Single-Engine Aircraft Crashes in Banana Plantation Near Hat Yai (74-2079)

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On March 5, 2019, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration 74-2079) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Wat Bang Sala, 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.

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A single-engine airplane en route from Pattani to Hat Yai experienced engine trouble and crashed in a banana plantation. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Details

A single-engine airplane departed from Pattani (9th AF Command) at 1156 local time, bound for Wing 56 Air Division 4 located at Hat Yai Airport. During the en route phase of the flight, the crew encountered technical problems with the engine. They attempted to execute an emergency landing, but the airplane subsequently crashed in a banana plantation situated in the region of Wat Bang Sala.

Occupants and Damage

All three occupants on board were injured as a result of the crash. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Location

The accident site was a banana plantation near Wat Bang Sala, in the vicinity of Hat Yai, Thailand.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Mar 2019 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Wat Bang Sala, Thailand?

A single-engine airplane en route from Pattani to Hat Yai experienced engine trouble and crashed in a banana plantation. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Mar 2019 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 5 Mar 2019 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration 74-2079, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Wat Bang Sala, Thailand.

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