Unidentified aircraft crash in sea during regional flight

7 fatalities • Tambon Bothonglang, Thailand • Flight

A regional flight ended in an accident at sea with no survivors, following the discovery of wreckage in early 1978.

What happened

A regional flight disappeared after crashing into the ocean under circumstances that remain undetermined. Following a period of time where the aircraft's location was unknown, fragments of the wreckage were located by searchers in April 1978.

The incident resulted in the deaths of all seven occupants on board the aircraft. At the time of the loss, the flight was operating as a scheduled regional service.

Findings

Investigations into the crash have not established a definitive reason for the accident, as the specific circumstances surrounding the impact remain unknown. The discovery of debris in April 1978 confirmed the site of the wreckage, but no conclusive data regarding the cause of the crash has been released to the public.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-02-02 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Tambon Bothonglang, Thailand?

A regional flight ended in an accident at sea with no survivors, following the discovery of wreckage in early 1978.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-02-02 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-02-02 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration JTh2-7/15, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Tambon Bothonglang, Thailand.

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