5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Umphang Airstrip (1602)

Umphang, ThailandLanding (descent or approach)

On January 17, 1975, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration 1602) operated by Royal Thai Police (Tamruat Haeng Chat) was involved in an aviation accident near Umphang, Thailand during landing or approach. 5 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

An aircraft crashed during its approach to the Umphang Airstrip, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was performing an approach to the Umphang Airstrip when it crashed. The accident occurred while the flight was in its final phase of arrival. There are currently no confirmed details regarding the specific sequence of events leading up to the impact.

All five people on board the aircraft, including the crew and any passengers, were killed in the crash.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown at this time. Investigators have not yet released a definitive report regarding the specific mechanical or environmental factors that contributed to the loss of the aircraft.