Crash of a Pilatus AU-23A Turbo Porter in Phanom Thuan
Date & Time:
Mar 23, 2012 at 1500 LT
Operator:
Registration:
74-2082
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Prachuap Khiri Khan - Prachuap Khiri Khan
MSN:
2082
YOM:
1974
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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.
