Single-engine aircraft crash near Wat Bang Sala

No fatalities • Wat Bang Sala, Thailand • Flight

A single-engine airplane crashed in a banana plantation during an emergency landing attempt following engine failure.

What happened

On a recent flight departing from Pattani, a single-engine aircraft was traveling toward the Wing 56 Air Division 4 at Hat Yai Airport. During the en route phase of the flight, the crew experienced mechanical issues involving the engine. In an effort to manage the technical failure, the crew attempted to perform an emergency landing. However, the engine failure resulted in the aircraft crashing into a banana plantation situated in the vicinity of Wat Bang Sala.

Impact and casualties

  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • There were three injuries reported among the occupants of the plane.
  • No fatalities were reported in the incident.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced technical difficulties with the engine during flight, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-03-05 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Wat Bang Sala, Thailand?

A single-engine airplane crashed in a banana plantation during an emergency landing attempt following engine failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-03-05 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 2019-03-05 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.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced technical difficulties with the engine during flight, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt.

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