webfact Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 A SMALL airplane crashed in Chonburi this morning (Jan. 13) with one unidentified foreigner having died and another person injured, Matichon newspaper said. The light aircraft crashed near Huai Yai temple, Huai Yai subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province. A police team from Huai Yai station quickly rushed there and found that of the two persons on the small plane, the foreigner had died. by TNR Staff TOP: The light aircraft after crashing in Chonburi this morning, Jan. 13, 2023. Photos: Matichon Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-01-13 - 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Georgealbert Posted January 13 Popular Post Share Posted January 13 https://fb.watch/pxR8Bjj5vh/? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Looks like a very lightly built plane... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgealbert Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Looks like a very lightly built plane... 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: It is a CAAT (civil aviation authority of Thailand) registered aircraft. U-H77. Austrian pilot (died) and German passenger, being reported, going to a children's day fly over. X-Air Hawk aircraft. Would never get me in it. https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Aircraft-Registration-Information-30-Jan-2023.pdf Edited January 13 by Georgealbert 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Looks like a tree got in the way a route cause of many fatalities here 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgealbert Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 How a X-Air Hawk is built. Clicked through this video and my thoughts are no, not getting in that. Respect to those that build and enjoy flying them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted January 13 Popular Post Share Posted January 13 Got to admire the spirt of someone enjoying such a hobby. At least it wasn't an 18 wheeler blowing through traffic lights which took them. As sad as it is, when someone passes due to an adventurous hobby, it seems somewhat less tragic because they were living life. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 18 hours ago, hotchilli said: Looks like a very lightly built plane... Made out of paper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 The X-Air Hawk is not a 'light aircraft' it is in the 'Ultralight or Microlight' category. See: X-Air | Light Aircraft DB & Sales The X-air is a high wing, 2 seat, side by side, conventionally controlled, microlight/ultralight aircraft, with full dual controls, toe brakes, elevator trim & over 3+ hours flying time, on it's two 25L fuel tanks, which are filled easily at the side of the fuselage. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dddave Posted January 14 Popular Post Share Posted January 14 I often see Ultralight and Paraglider aircraft flying over Jomtien Beach, usually around dusk. The paragliders are frequently in a formation of 3. As it gets darker, they usually head in the direction of Huai Yai. I believe there is a field for small aircraft around there. Over my 20+ years in the area, I recall here have been several fatal crashes of personal aircraft. They may look simple and benign but a single mistake or misjudgment can be very costly, but then again, the same can be said for cars, motorbikes and motorcycles, even bicycles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclag Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Rip Austrian ! Get well German passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 This plane flew over my house before crashing, it was so loud and unusual I went outside to look at it flying overhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthegimp Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 The X-air is manufactured in India A country known for its high quality workmanship and attention to detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 1/14/2024 at 8:40 AM, morrobay said: On 1/13/2024 at 2:31 PM, hotchilli said: Looks like a very lightly built plane... Made out of paper Aircraft grade aluminium and steel with a sailcloth covering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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