webfact Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Phuket has seen another year pass without official memorial services to commemorate the 90 victims of the calamitous One-Two-Go flight crash that occurred 16 years ago on September 16, 2007. This absence of remembrance has become the standard practice among the local authorities. Many argue it dishonours the air disaster that stands among Thailand’s most fatal. Phuket International Airport, operated by Airports of Thailand Phuket branch (AoT Phuket), has never hosted any service to honour the victims. This lack of recognition extends to the tragic events that unfolded when One-Two-Go Flight 269 crashed amidst a failed go-around following an aborted landing due to heavy rainfall and powerful crosswinds. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, was running a scheduled flight from Bangkok to Phuket (OG269) with 123 passengers and seven crew members on board. The anticipated landing time was approximately 3.40pm. However, due to adverse weather conditions, the ground control called off the landing clearance and directed the crew for a go-around. The plane collided with a runway embankment and erupted into flames. by Mitch Connor Crash scene, Image by NTSB Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted September 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: This lack of recognition extends to the tragic events that unfolded when One-Two-Go Flight 269 crashed amidst a failed go-around following an aborted landing due to heavy rainfall and powerful crosswinds. Typically Thai style they don't want people to remember the catalogue of human errors, maintenance and record keeping of this airlines staff. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: This absence of remembrance has become the standard practice among the local authorities ...right! local authorities believe that is the best way to make people forget more quickly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Hmmmm.... which all goes to say life is very cheap in Thailand(demonstrated on a daily basis on Thai roads) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted September 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2023 Shame on the authorities, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaiowl Posted September 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2023 I remember those MD-82's going over my house in Nonthaburi. Very noisy...sounded like a meteor! "Both reports found that the captain and first officer had worked hours in excess of the legal flight limits; that the first officer attempted to transfer control to the captain during the go-around; that neither pilot initiated a go-around and that the training and safety programs at the airline were deficient. " 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Very sad that the those that have perished are being forgotten by the location where the accident occurred. It is no wonder that One Two Go and the parent company, Orient Thai, have gone out of business. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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