Chanthaburi Cloud-Seeding Aircraft Crash (1312)

Incident Overview and Departure Details The aircraft departed Chanthaburi Airport on a cloud-seeding mission. At the time of departure, the flight carried a total of five people: one pilot and four passengers. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the official source material. ## Accident Sequence and Casualties Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft was in a climbing phase when the engine failed. Following the loss of engine power, the aircraft entered a stall and crashed to the ground. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames. The accident resulted in four fatalities among the occupants. One passenger sustained serious injuries. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure. The specific reasons for the engine failure were not identified in the official findings.