Plane Crash In Thailand: 2 Royal Thai Air Force Pilots Killed as AT-6TH Wolverine Training Aircraft Goes Down in Chiang Mai (Watch Videos)

Chiang Mai, January 29: Two Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) pilots were killed Thursday morning when their light attack aircraft crashed during a training mission in northern Thailand. The AT-6TH Wolverine, assigned to Wing 41, went down at approximately 10:20 a.m. in a forested area of the Chom Thong district, roughly 60 kilometers from Chiang Mai. RTAF spokesperson Air Marshal Chakrit Thammavichai confirmed the pilots were conducting a combat search and rescue (CSAR) exercise when the accident occurred. The victims were identified as Squadron Leader Samatcha Khunmat and Flight Lieutenant Korawit Jenkid. No civilian injuries or property damage were reported. RTAF Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kantha has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the crash. Training flights for the AT-6TH fleet have been temporarily suspended as a safety precaution. Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Video Captures Exact Moment Maharashtra Deputy CM’s Aircraft Crashed, Burst Into Flames.

Training Jet Crashes in Chom Thong District, Two Pilots Dead

🚨#Thailand: A Royal Thai Air Force aircraft (AT-6TH attack) belonging to Squadron 411, Wing 41, crashed during a combat search and rescue training mission in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province (direction 210, distance 60 kilometers from Chiang Mai Airport), which is an… pic.twitter.com/SSVVFH9D0S

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