Watch the second Thai police airplane crashes in sea, killing a minimum of 5 on board
Whereas the mannequin of the propeller airplane shouldn’t be but recognized, photographs seem to point out a Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter. The photographs present the airplane within the sea about 100 meters offshore. The physique of the airplane seemed to be damaged in two.
A small police airplane crashed into the ocean whereas conducting a check flight close to a preferred seaside city in Thailand. The crash has led to the demise of a minimum of 5 individuals on board, officers stated. The check flight was aimed toward getting ready for parachute coaching within the Hua Hin district earlier than it crashed round 8 am, stated Royal Thai Police spokesperson Archayon Kraithong. In line with the general public relations division of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, the airplane crashed close to Hua Hin Airport.
Archayon initially stated that 5 individuals died on the scene and one died on the hospital however later revised the demise toll to 5, saying the officer who was despatched to the hospital remained in crucial situation however alive. There have been six individuals on board, all law enforcement officials, Archayon added.
The mannequin of the propeller airplane shouldn’t be but recognized. Nevertheless, photographs seem to point out a Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter. The photographs present the airplane within the sea about 100 metres offshore. The physique of the airplane seemed to be damaged in two.
The reason for the crash was not instantly recognized. Archayon stated officers are gathering proof, together with knowledge from the airplane’s black field.
