BANGKOK — A small police aircraft crashed into the ocean close to a well-liked seaside city in Thailand, killing no less than 5 folks on board, officers mentioned.
The aircraft was conducting a take a look at flight to organize for parachute coaching in Hua Hin district earlier than it crashed round 8 a.m., mentioned Royal Thai Police spokesperson Archayon Kraithong.
Officers didn’t instantly share the mannequin of the propeller aircraft, however photographs from the scene seem to point out a Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter. The aircraft crashed close to Hua Hin Airport, mentioned the general public relations division of Prachuab Kiri Khan province.
The photographs present the aircraft within the sea about 100 meters (330 ft) off shore. The physique of the aircraft gave the impression to be damaged in two.
There have been six folks on board, all law enforcement officials, Archayon mentioned. He initially mentioned that 5 folks died on the scene and one died on the hospital, however later revised the loss of life toll to 5, saying the officer who was despatched to the hospital remained in important situation however alive.
The reason for the crash was not instantly identified. Archayon mentioned officers are gathering proof together with knowledge from the aircraft’s black field.
