Georgealbert

This same aircraft, Airbus A319, operated by Comlux Malta, registration number 9H-LIV, flight MLM567, has this afternoon, 17 June, just landed again at U-Tapao Airport, at 16.40 ,after a 6 plus hour flight from Japan. No emergency declared this time, but on landing, tracking data stopped.

Is this just another, lets build it and hope we can attract more flights. Krabi Airport, KBV, currently serves 9 main destinations with commercial flights. 1. BKK - Suvarnabhumi Airport 2. DMT - Don Mueang Airport 3. KUL - Kuala Lumpur Airport 4. SIN - Singapore Airport 5. USM - Samui Airport 6. CNX - Chiang Mai Airport 7. CTU - Chengdu Shuangliu Airport 8. DXB - Dubai Airport 9. CKG - Chongqing Jiangbei Airport

Looking at all the information, my thinking now, is this was a planned re-fuelling stop, given it was only on the ground for 68 minutes. Sometime during the flight, the crew received a warning alert about the landing gear, and informed ATC, at U-Tapao, before the landing. I can find no record of a transponder 7700 code, but the crew may have declared “pan, pan” depending on the airlines procedures. ATC and the airport management actioned a full pre-determined response for a declared full emergency, based on aircraft type/size, rather than reported number of pax onboard. Once on the ground the pilot communicated with a home-base engineer, for a suitable fixed, which worked, was checked and allowed the flight to continue onto Manilla. The plane flew to Japan yesterday and is currently flying west today.

Agree that AEDs are good life saving device, and should be carried by all trained first responders, life guards and ambulances. When someone has a cardiac arrest the victim has sufficient amounts of oxygen left in their bloodstream which, when circulated by CPR compressions, that oxygen can still be utilised by the body, an AED is then suitable to try to restart the heart, if needed. In a drowning victim, because the breathing has stopped prior to the heart, they will have little to no oxygen remaining in the bloodstream to be circulated. There is need for aggressive airway management and ventilation along with high-quality chest compressions, which is the key to the resuscitation of a drowning victim. Starting with airway management, the airway will need to be cleared of debris and liquid in order to perform ventilations. This can be accomplished by either turning the victim's head to the side allowing water to drain, or first responders can utilise a suction device. The airway will need to be opened and maintained with either the head tilt chin lift or in the event of a possible spinal injury, the jaw thrust manoeuvre. Ventilations can be accomplished by mouth to barrier device/pocket mask or a bag valve mask with supplemental oxygen. AEDs can be used on drowning victims and should be included in the resuscitation effort, once airway management is completed. Responders have to ensure that before applying the pads, the chest is dry to get proper pad contact. This will also prevent arching across the pads. If the victim is istill in the water, they need to be moved to a dryer area.

The front of the bus crumpled under the impact, don't think the driver stood a chance with that amount of damage.a few additional images.

Thai news update. “Yesterday evening, June 16, Marine Police located the three tankers in international waters and within Malaysian territory. The ships were subsequently pushed back into Thai waters. The Thai Marine Police then took control of the vessels and directed them towards the Songkhla coast, with an expected arrival at noon on June 17. However, the arrival may be delayed due to rough seas and one of the ships being inoperable, necessitating it to be towed to shore. The Songkhla Marine Police are preparing for the reception and security of the tankers and their crew. A press conference on the developments is scheduled for today. Preliminary reports indicate that out of the approximately 330,000 liters of smuggled oil, a portion is missing, and half of the 16-member crew is unaccounted for. Additionally, there have been attempts to repaint some of the vessels to obscure their identities. Detailed updates will be provided by senior officials at the press conference held at the Songkhla Marine Police Division 7 headquarters.”

Thai news update.Report: “The incident involved a tour bus colliding with a trailer truck carrying rubberwood logs on Phetkasem Road near the U-turn in front of Khao Phang Highway Police Station in Tha Kham Sub-district, Tha Sae District. The collision resulted in multiple injuries and two fatalities. Upon receiving the report, police and rescue teams from Chumphon Khet Udomsak Hospital, Tha Sae Hospital, Thonburi-Chumphon Hospital, and the Chumphon Charity Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene. The accident occurred on the northbound side of the highway toward Bangkok. At the scene, a white and blue Sombat Tour bus with Bangkok-Ranong route stickers (license plate 15-4515, Bangkok) was found severely damaged after rear-ending a white Hino trailer truck (license plate 70-0900, Ranong) loaded with rubberwood logs. The impact scattered vehicle debris and logs across the road. Rescue teams provided first aid to the injured, who were then transported to Chumphon Khet Udomsak Hospital, Thonburi-Chumphon Hospital, and Tha Sae Hospital. Among the deceased were the bus driver, identified as Mr. Thanakorn, who was trapped behind the wheel, and a female bus attendant, found pinned by debris near the front of the bus. Rescue teams used cutting equipment to extricate their bodies for further forensic examination. Additionally, a single-cab pickup truck, driven by Mr. Sornchat, 45, from Na Kratam Sub-district, Tha Sae District, Chumphon Province, collided with the rear of the tour bus, causing severe front-end damage. Another pickup truck subsequently rear-ended Mr. Sornchat's vehicle. Both pickup truck drivers were unharmed. Mr. Manoch, 42, the driver of the trailer truck from Ranong, stated that he was en route from Pak Chan Sub-district, Kra Buri District, Ranong to deliver logs in Trang Province. He claimed to have signaled appropriately before making the U-turn to refuel when he heard a loud crash. Mr. Sornchat, the driver of the single-cab Isuzu pickup, reported driving at approximately 80 km/h in the left lane when the accident occurred rapidly, causing his vehicle to hit the tour bus. The tour bus had departed from Ranong with 24 passengers, two drivers, and two female attendants, totaling 28 people. The police are currently collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and gathering physical evidence at the scene to determine the exact cause of the accident.” https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NVR49B7

Thank you. So other than the issue with the landing gear warning, everything was routine?

And? You clearly have zero idea about emergency/crisis planning. This incident had 40 ambulances on standby, do you really think 1 hospital could supply that? The attendance of emergency responders is pre planned so that there is enough medical personal/equipment and transport ready at the RVP, and it will always come from many areas, so that normal emergency response can be maintained for other incidents/emergencies in all areas. Any possible mass casualty event, will need to transport casualties to many hospitals, as a single hospital will not have the capacity to deal with more than a handful of seriously injured patients.

At approximately 22:20 on June 16, a serious accident occurred involving a bus, a timber truck, and a pickup truck near the U-turn at Tha Sae Highway (Khao Phang), on the northbound side of Phetkasem Road towards Bangkok. The incident took place in Tha Kham Sub-district, Tha Sae District, Chumphon Province. The Sainamchumphon Rescue Center received the initial report and promptly dispatched rescue teams equipped with cutting tools and lighting devices to the scene. On arrival, they found a Sombat Tour Company bus (Route 64- 13), traveling from Ranong to Bangkok, heavily damaged. The collision resulted in numerous injuries, with 29 people hurt in total: - 24 bus passengers - 4 bus staff members - 1 pickup truck occupant Tragically, two individuals, both bus staff members, lost their lives and were trapped inside the bus. The deceased were identified as one male driver and one female attendant.

Video of the incident from Thai news.

Video of the fire from Thai news.

Roi Et news saying at least 15 injured and posted the video below. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1597846357449232

News report in Thai media. Missing Oil Tankers Located, Awaiting Further Action. “On June 16, authorities reported progress in the investigation of three missing oil tankers, which had disappeared from the Sattahip Marine Police Pier in Chonburi Province. According to investigative sources, the police have located the three vessels. They are currently being escorted to a port in Songkhla Province. The final decision regarding whether to return the tankers to Sattahip for legal proceedings will be made tomorrow (June 17,). Additionally, there remains uncertainty about whether the contraband oil is still on board. This development marks a significant step in the investigation of the illegal oil transport case that had raised concerns about maritime security and law enforcement efficiency.” https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NPAJH3C

A unfortunate and dramatic incident occurred during the annual Rocket Festival in Phosi Sawang Subdistrict, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province, when a large rocket exploded prematurely. The rocket's head detached from its base and careened into the crowd, causing widespread panic and injuries. According to witnesses, the mishap resulted in injuries to more than 10 people, and reports indicate that one villager suffered a severe injury, leading to the loss of a leg. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at such traditional events, where homemade rockets are often used. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion to prevent future problem. Video of rocket - https://fb.watch/sKx1ASCGM2/?

Have located the ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) flight data/log information for the approach into U-Tapao. It would appear that the plane started to descend at 13.18 EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)(00.18 Thai time.). The aircraft landed at 13.44 EDT.(00.44 Thai time). The data seems to show a steady decrease in altitude, with what seems to be the largest course change coming just before it started to descend, at 13.17. My knowledge does not allow any further interpretation of this data, and not clear if this is a normal approach. If anyone is better qualified, please give an overview.

The aircraft involved, has now landed at Tokyo, Haneda Airport.

Thanks, good information. Yes agree, we are never going to know, as this was not a reportable incident and there is no investigation. Only the airport management will now review their emergency response plan and the actions taken, then amend, update and train as required.

The RVP seemed was well organised, and announcements made over a speaker system to all emergency responders. This video is of the announcement that the aircraft and everyone on board had landed safely. RPReplay_Final1718513247.mov

Good points. i had a quick look through the basic A319 checklists, but I don’t have the technical knowledge, to know, if anything in the descend checks, may have alerted the pilots.

Saw the video of the rescue, (not going to post here) the van driver died instantly, the ambulance driver was in a very bad way, and took the longest to be released from the wreckage.

Link to the story, now in the media. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NF9O9LN

These VIP companies keep their flight plans and manifest very secretive to protect the privacy of their customers. As there was no reportable incident, I doubt anything will become public. My own personal view is now leading me to believe this was a planned refuelling stop, hence the 68 minute turnaround time on the ground.The warning alert for the nose gear was detected on pre-landing checks on the approach to the airport, and the airport decided to put in a full emergency response plan as a precaution. Once on the ground the pilot received technical advice on solutions from home-base, and these were actioned, checked and okayed to proceed.. The aircraft only left Manila, today at approximately 09.00 this morning thai time and is heading north east currently. I can find no listed destination, but seems to be in the direction of Japan possibly.

Yes fully agree, but I am sure that is only in a standby mode, as the airport is not currently that busy. Normal day pictured below. It is how experienced the personal are that cover the hours out of normal operations.

Fully agree, I use flightradar app, and it is set up to receive 7700 alerts, but did not get one for this aircraft. The plane woke me up, as it made what sounded like a lower approach, and I was then informed of the details by someone at the RVP. The information briefings at the RVP, were not consistent, hence the reported changes in the numbers involved. It may had been this confusion on how many passengers, that led to the airport initiating a full emergency response. It is easier to send responders away if not needed, rather than be lacking in responders should it had been an accident. This occurred outside of normal operating hours, and I don’t know what the arrangements are at U-Tapeo, to maintain a standby ground team, to handle a declared emergency landing. There does seem to be a break down of communications somewhere in the chain from pilot, ATC, duty airport manager and emergency/crisis response, and it is not known how experienced some of these involved were.