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August 23, Officials from the Office of Aviation Accident Investigation (AAIC) have reported that 30% of the debris from the aircraft crash in Chachoengsao has been recovered. Mr. Pongthep Sirisawat, a special expert in aviation operations representing the AAIC, stated that the aircraft did not have a black box, like seen in larger commercial aircraft due to its small size and weight, which is below 5,700 kilograms, as per ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) regulations. The recovered box (pictured below) was only an automatic flight data recorder, not a black box, as it only records limited flight parameters. Without a black box, investigators must rely on the analysis of the available limited data and debris to determine the cause of the crash. Mr. Pongthep has requested maintenance records from the plane's owner but noted that no definitive cause has been determined yet, nor whether technical issues were involved. He also called on the public to provide CCTV footage, mobile clips, or aircraft parts if found, as every piece of information is crucial to the investigation. Mr. Pornchai Boonmuang, a maintenance expert from the AAIC, added that all recovered parts will be thoroughly examined along with the maintenance records to uncover the cause of the crash.

Yes this seems to be the same incident. Picture of responders. Phuket authorities reported continuous heavy rainfall from the night of 22 August 2024 through the morning of 23 August 2024, with a recorded precipitation of 200 millimeters. The severe weather triggered a landslide in Soi Patak 2, Moo 2, Karon Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District. As of now, eight people have been reported missing. The search and recovery efforts are being conducted at four separate locations. The results so far are as follows: Location 1: Two bodies recovered (1 female, 1 male). Location 2: Two bodies recovered (both male), with one person still missing. Location 3: One person still being searched for. Location 4: Two individuals still being searched for. A total of four bodies have been recovered so far, consisting of one male and three females. Search and rescue teams are continuing their efforts, with the weather in the area currently clear and no further rainfall. -- 2024-08-23 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

The ADS-B data (shown below) is incomplete, as the last 2 - 3 minutes are missing. It is impossible to speculate why that data is not available, but it does seem to indicate that what ever happened was sudden and quickly lead to the impact with the ground. The last recorded altitude, 4900 feet, was the maximum seen during the short flight. All timings are shown in UTC, standard for this type of data.

Thank you for that update. I am seeing lots of reports of incidents this morning, across Phuket, from Thai sources. It is sometimes difficult to identify the locations with both the translation of names and the fact I do not know that part of Thailand. So it is good to get input from posters who know the area.

These two Youtube videos, are, I believe, the aircraft involved in the incident and the private island airport it was heading to.

Family of Co Pilot Collapses While Attending Search Site On the morning of August 23, 2024, the family of 30-year-old Co Pilot Phornsak Totap arrived at the crash site. Overcome with grief, at what they witnessed at the scene, Phornsak’s mother, wife, and child all collapsed and required immediate medical attention. Authorities are intensifying efforts to recover human remains from the wreckage. A backhoe has been deployed to stabilise, the ground the ground around the scene for further excavation. Security protocols are being enforced, restricting access to the crash site, as evidence and potentially hazardous materials are.present. The public has been urged to stay outside the search zone while operations continue. Picture showing the condition of wreckage being pulled from the deep mud.

Video from the scene of the landslide. RPReplay_Final1724382208.mp4

Heavy Rains Cause Landslides in Phuket, 1 Dead On the morning of 23 August a landslide occurred, burying some rental rooms, in Karon Subdistrict, Phuket, which resulted in one death. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336269-heavy-rains-cause-landslides-in-phuket-1-dead/

Picture from responders On the morning of 23 August a landslide occurred, burying some rental rooms, behind Wat Kittisangkaram, Soi Patak 2, Moo 2, Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket. The incident resulted in the death of one person, a Myanmar national woman, and left 4 others injured. Authorities are currently working to assist residents and those injured by the landslide, and ensuring no-one else is still missing. Local authorities, including the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, have been working tirelessly to help those affected and assess the damage. -- 2024-08-23 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

The details in this topic, has been changing as more information became available, and it was a developing incident. The updates are from what has been reported through credible channels, and my observations as most of the rescue, yesterday, was live streamed.

Yes this aircraft is the resort’s shuttle service, and has been for many years. This aircraft also has one previous incident in 2012; “Cessna 208B HS-SKR, named "Soneva Kiri", suffered a prop strike and nose wheel collapse following overrun on landing on 10/12/2012 at Ko Mai Si, Thailand. Later repaired & returned to Don Mueang 13/7/13” https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/155569

Thank you for the link to Aviation Safety Network. What is interesting is that they sourced their information from this AN topic, and it is linked in their post.

I put the names up, as the information has been released and on all news outlets. I agree that it is not normal practice to name victims, but I am only repeating information that is widely available.

Yes agree, but the headline was first put up, when very little details of the incident were known. I tried to update the topic as more information was known.

Fire Breaks Out at Thai-Migo Cosmetics Warehouse in Samut Sakhon A fire was reported at a company warehouse in Samut Sakhon Province. The company specialises in the production and distribution of skincare and hair care cosmetics. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336247-fire-breaks-out-at-thai-migo-cosmetics-warehouse-in-samut-sakhon/

Picture from responders. August 22, 18:15 a fire was reported at the warehouse of Thai-Migo Co., Ltd., located at 7/4 Moo 5, Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province. The company specialises in the production and distribution of skincare and hair care cosmetics. The Samut Sakhon Provincial Administrative Organisation, along with several local subdistrict administrative organisations (Phanthai Norasing, Khok Kham, and Tha Sai), and the Poh Teck Tung Rescue Foundation responded with eight fire trucks and personnel. Additionally, the Samut Sakhon Charity Foundation provided an electric lighting vehicle to assist in the efforts. The fire was successfully contained by 19:30, under the command of Mr. Nirut Kaewnin, President of the Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict Administrative Organisation. Initial inspections revealed damage to the storage area containing beauty products and cosmetics, with the cost of the damage being assessed. There were no injuries or fatalities and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Khok Kham Police Station. -- 2024-08-23 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe RPReplay_Final1724364529.mp4

Drone Saves 56-Year-Old Man from Flash Flood in Phayao A drone was used after a flash flood engulfed a man, leaving him stranded in the middle of a field after floodwaters had sweep away his hut. Video in the story. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336245-drone-saves-56-year-old-man-from-flash-flood-in-phayao/

Picture from responders. August 22, the flood situation in Phayao Province remains critical as heavy rainfall continues, causing flash floods to inundate homes, schools, and agricultural lands across several districts. The powerful floodwaters have swept away structures, including a hut in the middle of a rice field, which was submerged and destroyed by the torrent. In a heart-pounding incident in Pong District, Phayao, a flash flood rapidly engulfed the area, leaving a 56-year-old man stranded in the middle of the floodwaters. The man, a resident of Baan Sae, Moo 6, Khwan Subdistrict, had crossed a stream to collect belongings from under a hut at the edge of the village. However, the sudden surge of floodwater destroyed the hut, sweeping it away, and trapping the man in the middle of a field. Local officials from Khwan Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) and a team led by Anukul Jamnae and Wichai Kamla responded to the emergency. They ingeniously adapted a large drone, typically used for agricultural purposes, into a rescue drone. The drone was outfitted with a rope and a life jacket, which was flown to the stranded man. After securing the life jacket and tying the rope around himself and to a nearby tree, the man held onto the rope. The team successfully pulled him to safety. Amidst cheers and relief from his family and neighbours , the man was safely brought ashore, thanks to the drone. Video of the incident below. -- 2024-08-23 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe RPReplay_Final1724311114.mp4

Fatal Collision Between Motorcycle and Pickup Truck Kills Foreign Rider Near Pattaya August 22, a fatal accident occurred when a motorcycle collided with a pickup truck near the Rong Po area on Sukhumvit Road, in Bang Lamung. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336244-fatal-collision-between-motorcycle-and-pickup-truck-kills-foreign-rider-near-pattaya/

Pictures from responders. August 22, at 18:00 a fatal accident occurred when a motorcycle collided with a pickup truck near the Rong Po area on Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya-bound, in Bang Lamung, Chonburi Province. Rescue teams from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan were dispatched following the report. At the scene, police found a white Toyota Revo pickup truck with Bangkok license plate, equipped with a modified enclosed cargo box. The front of the truck was damaged. The driver, Mr. Ekgarat, aged 25, was waiting to provide a statement to the authorities. Nearby, a severely damaged black ADV motorcycle with Chonburi license plate was found. Lying on the road was the body of a foreign male, estimated to be 30-40 years old, who had died from his injuries, the rider was not believed to have been wearing a helmet. Rescue workers covered the body with a white cloth, and no identification documents were found on the deceased. According to Mr. Ekgarat, he was driving in the far-right lane when the foreign motorcyclist abruptly changed lanes to make a U-turn. Unable to stop in time, Mr. Ekgarat collided with the motorcycle. Despite immediate efforts to call for help, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Initial investigations were conducted by Deputy Inspector Police Lieutenant Chanda Duenpan of Bang Lamung Police Station. Authorities also reviewed dashcam footage that captured the incident clearly, which will be used as evidence in the legal process to ensure fairness for both parties. -- 2024-08-23 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

UPDATE Picture showing drone image of the crash site overnight. August 23, Chachoengsao Governor Chonlathee Yangtrong, alongside relevant agencies, provided an update on the crash of the aircraft in Chachoengsao province. Nine people were on board the plane, including two Thai pilots, five Chinese tourists, and two Thai flight attendants. The aircraft was being operated by Thai Flying Service Co., Ltd., flight TFT209, a Cessna Caravan C208 with registration HS-SKR, and departed Suvarnabhumi Airport at 14:46, en route to the private island airport on Ko Mai Si, in Trat. The plane lost contact approximately 11 minutes into the flight. The national accident investigation committee, along with more than 300 military personnel, police officers, and rescue volunteers, are involved in the operation. Human remains and aircraft debris have been found approximately 10 meters below ground as rescue workers continue to dig, with the operation is being continuously evaluated. The plane is believed to have nose-dived into the ground in an area that was once a fishpond, now filled with soft mud. With rising water levels, workers are racing against time, using pumps and temporary dams, to remove snd keep water away from the area and continue their search. Rescue units, forensic teams, and the accident investigation committee are closely coordinating efforts. Ambulances and forensic personnel are on standby to handle the remains, once found. Currently there has been no communication with the victims' families, and further coordination with the Tourist Police and Immigration Police will be required. Authorities expressed their condolences to the families of the victims. Chachoengsao Police Chief Naravit Sukontawit confirmed that several body parts had been recovered, including hands, arms, torsos, and skull fragments. These remains will be sent to the Forensic Institute for identification to determine the victims' identities. The recovery mission is expected to continue around the clock until all the remains are recovered. The victims’ names were confirmed, and include 2 children. 1. Chang Jing Jing, 12 years old 2. Chang Jing, 43 years old 3. Tang Yu, 42 years old 4. Yin Jin Feng, 45 years old 5. Yin Hang, 13 years old 6. Napak Jirasiri, 35 years old (Air hostess) 7. Siriyupa Arunathit, 26 years old (Air hostess) 8. Pornsak Totap, 30 years old (Co-pilot) 9. Captain Anucha Dechaphiraksorn, 61 years old (Pilot) -- 2024-08-23 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe Picture of wreckage removed from the mud.

UPDATE Aircraft Crash in Chachoengsao, 9 Assumed Dead, Including 2 Children The Cessna Caravan C208 aircraft that crashed, was carrying five foreign passengers, all Chinese nationals, with two pilots and two flight attendants, total of 9 onboard. It is assumed that there were no survivors. Full Story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1336202-22-august-small-aircraft-crash-in-chachoengsao/?do=findComment&comment=19171426

UPDATE The Cessna Caravan C208 aircraft, with registration iHS-SKR involved in the crash, was piloted by Captain Anucha Decharpirakchon, with co-pilot Pornsak Totap, and it was carrying five foreign passengers, all Chinese nationals and two flight attendants, total of 9 onboard. There are also some new eye witnesses reports that stated some of the passengers, may have jumped from the aircraft, as it passed over water, before crashing. Police and rescuers are still investigating to confirm if these claims are valid. Investigators at 19.30, have also sadly, reported to have found some bodies part, arms and hands, in the mud at the scene. The victims’ names were released, and include 2 children, are as follows: 1. Chang Jing Jing, 12 years old 2. Chang Jing, 43 years old 3. Tang Yu, 42 years old 4. Yin Jin Feng, 45 years old 5. Yin Hang, 13 years old 6. Napak Jirasiri, 35 years old 7. Siriyupa Arunathit, 26 years old 8. Pornsak Totap, 30 years old (Co-pilot) 9. Captain Anucha Dechaphiraksorn, 61 years old (Pilot) -- 2024-08-22 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

22 August, 19.00, authorities stated that temporary access to the crash site had been made by using excavators, which allowed equipment to be carried to the scene. Portable lighting was brought in to illuminate the areas of wreckage and approximately 100 meter crater left by the crash. No casualties, bodies or the aircraft black box have yet been located, and the incident is moving into a recovery operation, rather than a rescue. Investigators have secured the scene and portable water pumps are being used to attempt to drain the surface water, allowing access to the thick mud underneath. The area is expected to reach a water high mark at about 22.00, where it could be waist high, before receding. Social media reports that the passengers were en-route to an exclusive resort on the island, where some rooms rates are reported to be up to 50000 baht a day. RPReplay_Final1724327593.mp4

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) have received a report of an incident involving a Cessna Caravan C208B aircraft with registration HS-SKR. The aircraft, was manufactured in 2007 and operated by Thai Flying Service Company Limited, was on flight TFT209, a non-scheduled passenger flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Mai Si in Trat Province. During the flight, which only lasted 11 minutes, the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control and disappeared from radar. There were nine people on board, including the pilots. The CAAT has coordinated with the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Committee (AAIIC) and the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) to conduct a search and rescue operation and investigate the cause of the incident.