A small aircraft crash in the Cha-am district has drawn attention as authorities investigate the causes, emphasizing the importance of thorough examinations of aircraft safety procedures.
**Tragedy Strikes as Six Policemen Die in Thai Plane Crash During Parachute Training**
**Tragedy Strikes as Six Policemen Die in Thai Plane Crash During Parachute Training**
Six police officers perish in a plane accident off Thailand's coast during a training exercise.
The plane wreckage lies off the coast of Thailand on Friday, marking a somber incident for the Royal Thai Police. Six officers lost their lives during a test flight intended for parachute training, as confirmed by police officials. The crash occurred early Friday morning at around 08:00 local time (01:00 GMT) in the Cha-am district, located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) southwest of Bangkok.
According to the Royal Thai Police's Facebook statement, five officers were declared dead at the crash site, while a sixth succumbed to injuries later in the hospital. The aircraft reportedly crashed approximately 100 meters from the shore, prompting bystanders to wade into the water to assist at the scene. The deceased included three pilots, one engineer, and two mechanics.
In light of the tragedy, Police Chief Kitrat Phanphet expressed his condolences, commending the bravery of the officers who had lost their lives. Initial investigations revealed that the aircraft was on a trajectory towards residential areas, but the pilots managed to divert it towards the sea, averting potential harm to civilians on the ground.
Authorities are now focused on retrieving and analyzing data from the plane's black box to unravel the circumstances leading to the crash. Photographs captured later in the day displayed the wreckage partially submerged in the shallow waters, underscoring the grave incident that has shaken the local community and highlighted ongoing concerns about air safety in training operations.
According to the Royal Thai Police's Facebook statement, five officers were declared dead at the crash site, while a sixth succumbed to injuries later in the hospital. The aircraft reportedly crashed approximately 100 meters from the shore, prompting bystanders to wade into the water to assist at the scene. The deceased included three pilots, one engineer, and two mechanics.
In light of the tragedy, Police Chief Kitrat Phanphet expressed his condolences, commending the bravery of the officers who had lost their lives. Initial investigations revealed that the aircraft was on a trajectory towards residential areas, but the pilots managed to divert it towards the sea, averting potential harm to civilians on the ground.
Authorities are now focused on retrieving and analyzing data from the plane's black box to unravel the circumstances leading to the crash. Photographs captured later in the day displayed the wreckage partially submerged in the shallow waters, underscoring the grave incident that has shaken the local community and highlighted ongoing concerns about air safety in training operations.
