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Emergency Landing After Engine Failure Results in Crash and Fire in Hat Yai (L6-2/21)

Hat Yai, ThailandTakeoff (climb)

On September 20, 1982, a Swearingen SA226AT Merlin IV (registration L6-2/21) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Hat Yai, Thailand during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

After takeoff from Hat Yai Airport, an aircraft experienced an engine failure, declared an emergency, and crash landed in a field. All eight occupants escaped with minor injuries; the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Accident Overview

Shortly after departure from Hat Yai Airport, the flight crew encountered an engine failure. The crew declared an emergency and received clearance to return for an emergency landing. However, the aircraft could not reach the runway; it lost speed and crash landed in a field, where it came to rest and burst into flames.

Occupants and Damage

All eight occupants on board escaped the aircraft with minor injuries. The aircraft itself was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

Aircraft Registration

The aircraft carried the dual registration L6-2/21 and 29-999.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was an engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Sept 1982 Swearingen SA226AT Merlin IV accident near Hat Yai, Thailand?

After takeoff from Hat Yai Airport, an aircraft experienced an engine failure, declared an emergency, and crash landed in a field. All eight occupants escaped with minor injuries; the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Sept 1982 Swearingen SA226AT Merlin IV accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Sept 1982 involved a Swearingen SA226AT Merlin IV, registration L6-2/21, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Hat Yai, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

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