1602

Crashed in unknown circumstances while on approach to Umphang Airstrip. All five occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

1602

Registration

1602

MSN

2031

Year of Manufacture

1969

Date

January 17, 1975 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Umphang Tak (<U+0E15><U+0E32><U+0E01>)

Region

Asia • Thailand

Narrative Report

On January 17, 1975 at 12:00 AM, 1602 experienced a crash involving Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), operated by Royal Thai Police, with the event recorded near Umphang Tak (<U+0E15><U+0E32><U+0E01>).

The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 5 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed in unknown circumstances while on approach to Umphang Airstrip. All five occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 1602, MSN 2031, year of manufacture 1969.

Fatalities

Total

5

Crew

1

Passengers

4

Other

0

Crash Summary

Crashed in unknown circumstances while on approach to Umphang Airstrip. All five occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

4

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 5

Operational Details

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Asia • Thailand

Aircraft Details

Registration

1602

MSN

2031

Year of Manufacture

1969