Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

The single engine airplane departed Pattani (9th AF Command) at 1156LT bound for the Wing 56 Air Division 4 located at Hat Yai Airport. En route, the crew encountered technical problems with the engine and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in a banana plantation located in the region of Wat Bang Sala. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

ATR72-500

After landing at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, the twin engine aircraft deviated to the right and veered off runway. It collided with an embankment, lost its undercarriage and came to rest against a concrete wall. All 15 occupants were rescued, among them two passengers were slightly injured.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

The single engine aircraft departed Prachuap Khiri Khan for a local training flight, carrying two pilots and one engineer. En route, the crew encountered technical problems with the engine and was forced to attempt an emergency landing in a field located in the Phanom Thuan District. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while both pilots were uninjured. The engineer was slightly injured.

GAF Nomad N.22

Shortly after takeoff from Lop Buri AFB, the left engine failed. The aircraft rolled to the left, causing the left wing to struck the runway surface. The aircraft went out of control and crashed few dozen metres further. Four crew members were seriously injured while the fifth occupant was killed.

Learjet 35

Shortly after takeoff from Nakhon Sawan-Takhli AFB, while climbing to a height of about 150 feet, the pilot contacted ATC and declared an emergency following a loss of engine power. He elected to return for an emergency landing when the aircraft went out of control and crashed onto a hangar located near the airport, bursting into flames. All seven occupants were killed, among them two photographers and one mechanic who were taking part to a reconnaissance mission in view to prepare an incoming air race in Thailand.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Prachuap Khiri Khan while completing a local training flight. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Avro 748

Upon landing, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Boeing 737-300

During the days prior to the accident, various problems with the pitch-trim system and the horizontal stabilizers were noticed and reported. Repairs were conducted by technicians from the Royal Thai Air Force but apparently, not according to the Boeing published procedures, so a Boeing engineer was dispatched in Thailand to proceed to controls and tests. On approach to Muang Khon Kaen Airport, the aircraft started to pitch up and down then stalled. The crew increased engine power and regained control for few seconds when the aircraft stalled a second time few seconds later. The crew elected to regain control and to reduce the rate of descent when the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a rice paddy field located few km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed. The aircraft has the dual registration 33-333 (military) and HS-TGQ (civil).

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

After landing at Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the left, struck a fence and crossed a drainage ditch before coming to rest. There were no casualties.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. Both pilots were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed upon landing at Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport for unknown reasons. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Upon touchdown at Lp Buri AFB, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the left and eventually collided with a military building. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

After landing at Surin Airport, the tire on the right main gear burst. The aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in a ditch. There were no casualties.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

After takeoff, the twin engine airplane lost height and crashed onto several houses. All five crew members as well as four people on the ground were killed.

Fairchild C-123 Provider

On final approach to Takhli AFB, at an altitude of 500 feet, the crew was instructed to go-around as the runway was not clear. The airplane lost height and crashed about 200 meters short of runway, bursting into flames. All 30 occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Takhli AFB in 1982. Exact date unknown.

Swearingen SA226AT Merlin IV

Shortly after takeoff from Hat Yai Airport, the crew declared an emergency after one of the engine failed. Cleared to return for an emergency landing, the crew could not make it and the airplane lost speed then crash landed in a field and came to rest, bursting into flames. All eight occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. The aircraft had the dual registration L6-2/21 and 29-999.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both occupants.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

The crew was completing a training mission when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea few km off Si Racha. All five occupants were killed.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located about 2 km from the airstrip. All four occupants were killed.

Swearingen SA226AT Merlin IV

After takeoff from Sakhon Nakhon Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a field near the airport. All five occupants were killed, three pilots and two mechanics.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Phitsanulok-Nai Mueang Airport while on a local training flight. Both pilots were killed.

Beechcraft 80 Queen Air

Shortly after takeoff from Songkhla Airport, while climbing, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed into Songkhla Lake. All six occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

En route, the left engine failed. The crew was cleared to divert to Surat Thani Airport for an emergency landing. Upon touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All 10 occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was written off.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea while on a regional flight. Some debris were found in April 1978. All seven occupants were killed.

Fairchild C-123 Provider

In unknown circumstances, the airplane struck Mt Ban Maetab and was destroyed. All six crew members were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

While approaching Don Mueang Airport, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in an open field located in Lam Luk Ka, about 15 km east of the airport. All nine occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Fairchild C-123 Provider

While parked, the airplane was struck by a Royal Thai Force C-47 that just took off with 12 people on board. Both airplanes were destroyed. While the C-123 was empty, five people on board the C-47 were killed, seven others were injured.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both occupants.

Fairchild C-123 Provider

Just after liftoff, the airplane stalled and crashed adjacent to the runway. All four crew members were injured while the aircraft was destroyed. The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

After takeoff, the airplane struck trees just past the runway end. The captain decided to return for a safe landing. There were no injuries among the occupants but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

The crew (a Thai pilot under supervision and a US instructor) departed Lop Buri AFB for a local training mission. In unknown circumstances, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a rice paddy field located in Khok Krathiam, few km west of the airbase. Both occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

On landing at Chiang Klang Airport, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in flames. A passenger was killed while five other occupants were injured.

Beechcraft 80 Queen Air

The twin engine aircraft departed Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport with four passengers, among them photographers and a crew of two who were involved in an aerial photography mission of a Thai Airways Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle. At an altitude of 10,000 feet, the crew of the Queen Air took position to the left of the Caravelle when the propellers of the right engine struck the left wing of the Caravelle. While the crew of the Caravelle was able to manage a safe landing at Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport, the Queen Air entered a dive and crashed in Damnoen Saduak in the Samut Sakhon province, about 50 km southwest of Bangkok. All six occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

While parked at Nakhon Phanom Airport, the aircraft was stolen by an intoxicated US soldier who wanted to takeoff. The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances and was destroyed by a post crash fire. The only occupant was rescued.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

The aircraft was reported missing whilst en route from Chiang Mai to Udorn. It became lost and is reported to have crashed in northeastern Laos. Flight mechanic Prapan Siri-on was released from a Vietnamese PoW camp in March 1973 and claimed the C-47 had been shot down near Quang Biu. The fate of the remaining crew is unclear. Source: ASN

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Following an uneventful training mission over the Lopburi region, the aircraft was returning to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, carrying three crew members and 30 paratroopers on behalf of the 22th Airborne Unit. On final approach by night, the crew encountered poor weather conditions due to fog when the airplane struck trees and crashed 2 km short of runway threshold. Five occupants were injured while 28 other were killed.

Douglas DC-4

The four engine aircraft was on its way back to Bangkok, carrying the Royal Thai Air Force Chief of Staff and several officials. After takeoff, while climbing, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Wuzhi located 8 km northeast of the airport. All 18 occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

While taxiing, the airplane veered off taxiway and plunged into the bay of Kowloon. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off. The exact date of the occurrence remains uncertain.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

The crew was engaged in a humanitarian mission to South Korea (flight code UNO102) on behalf of the United Nations Organization (UNO). Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane suffered an engine failure, stalled and crashed into houses located in the district of Sunahawa. All four crew members were rescued and there were no injuries on the ground.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Korat Airport, killing all 19 occupants.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Shortly after takeoff from Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, while climbing, the starboard engine failed. The pilot attempted to return for an emergency landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located 500 meters from the runway threshold. Four passengers were killed while 14 other occupants were injured.