The incident occurred in Cha-am district, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the cause.
**Six Policemen Perish in Tragic Plane Accident in Thailand**
**Six Policemen Perish in Tragic Plane Accident in Thailand**
A small aircraft crashes during parachute training off the coast, claiming six lives.
Six police officers tragically lost their lives in Thailand following a plane crash that occurred during a parachute training test flight. The incident took place around 08:00 local time (01:00 GMT) on Friday in the Cha-am district, a popular coastal resort approximately 130 kilometers (80 miles) southwest of Bangkok.
According to a statement from the Royal Thai Police, five officers were confirmed dead at the scene, while a sixth succumbed to injuries later in a hospital. The aircraft reportedly plunged into the sea about 100 meters from the shore, as witnesses captured footage of individuals wading into the water to reach the site of the crash.
The fallen officers included three pilots, an engineer, and two mechanics. The Royal Thai Police extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. Police chief Kitrat Phanphet, along with other officials, visited the crash site and reported that preliminary investigations indicated the plane may have been on a collision course with homes, but the pilots managed to divert it towards the sea, preventing an even greater disaster.
Photographs released later depicted the wreckage of the aircraft partially submerged in shallow waters, while authorities continue to analyze data from the plane's black box to uncover further details surrounding the cause of the crash.
According to a statement from the Royal Thai Police, five officers were confirmed dead at the scene, while a sixth succumbed to injuries later in a hospital. The aircraft reportedly plunged into the sea about 100 meters from the shore, as witnesses captured footage of individuals wading into the water to reach the site of the crash.
The fallen officers included three pilots, an engineer, and two mechanics. The Royal Thai Police extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. Police chief Kitrat Phanphet, along with other officials, visited the crash site and reported that preliminary investigations indicated the plane may have been on a collision course with homes, but the pilots managed to divert it towards the sea, preventing an even greater disaster.
Photographs released later depicted the wreckage of the aircraft partially submerged in shallow waters, while authorities continue to analyze data from the plane's black box to uncover further details surrounding the cause of the crash.
