What happened
A flight departing from Chanthaburi Airport for the purpose of performing cloud-seeding operations ended in a fatal accident. The aircraft was carrying a pilot and four passengers at the time of the incident.
During the initial climb phase following departure, the aircraft experienced a loss of power due to an engine malfunction. This failure led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground. Upon impact, the wreckage caught fire.
The accident resulted in four fatalities among the occupants. One passenger sustained serious injuries during the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the climb, though the specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.