9 fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash near Umphang (1601)

Umphang, ThailandFlight

On June 4, 1980, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration 1601) operated by Royal Thai Police (Tamruat Haeng Chat) was involved in an aviation accident near Umphang, Thailand in flight. 9 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 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 airplane crashed in the vicinity of Umphang, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred involving a single-engine airplane in the area surrounding Umphang. The aircraft was operating in the region when it went down, leading to a crash in an area where the specific details regarding the flight's progression remain undetermined.

There were nine fatalities recorded as a result of the impact, with all occupants on board the aircraft losing their lives.

Findings

The precise circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact of the aircraft are currently unknown. No specific information has been released regarding the flight phase or the immediate factors that led to the loss of control.