Report Thai Air Force Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing at Roi Et School

[webfact]

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Children at Ban Kham Pha-Ung School in Roi Et had an unforgettable day when a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) helicopter made an unexpected landing on their school field.

 

The chopper, travelling from Lopburi to Udon Thani, was forced to land due to severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds. The event unfolded on Thursday afternoon, July 3, causing excitement and awe among students and staff.

 

Footage of the helicopter’s descent, accompanied by the children’s thrilled screams, quickly spread online. The landing, executed with precision, became a local spectacle as villagers and parents rushed to the scene, braving the rain to capture photos of the rare occurrence.

 

The pilots were met with the community's signature warmth and were honoured with a bai sri su kwan ceremony to bless and thank them for their safe handling of the situation.

 

Teachers seized the opportunity as a teachable moment, allowing the children to interact with the crew and learn about aviation.

 

 

The pilots engaged with the students, taking pictures and answering their questions, ensuring everyone felt safe and informed about the unexpected event.

 

Remarkably, there were no injuries, and the helicopter was unharmed, allowing the crew to eventually continue their journey once the weather improved.

 

This abrupt yet thrilling event provided the schoolchildren with a memorable experience.

 

The episode was summed up perfectly by a young student’s comment: “I never thought I’d see a real helicopter land in front of me!” With smiles all around, it’s a day the school won’t soon forget.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-05

 

 

[dinsdale]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

Remarkably, there were no injuries, and the helicopter was unharmed

I'm glad the helicopter was unharmed and the crew undamaged. Seems like the old Mil Mi-17 (I think this is what it is) couldn't handle the weather.

[JoePai]

If the drivers took off their sun glasses it might help     

[hotchilli]

Nice to see the girls offered to kneel on the wet grass

[Terry Juhlin]

15 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Nice to see the girls offered to kneel on the wet grass

They were kneeling because they were taller than the boys …

[off road pat]

3 hours ago, dinsdale said:

I'm glad the helicopter was unharmed and the crew undamaged. Seems like the old Mil Mi-17 (I think this is what it is) couldn't handle the weather.

Hm, wise decision from the crew. "Better safe than sorry" !!

[PETERTHEEATER]

4 hours ago, dinsdale said:

I'm glad the helicopter was unharmed and the crew undamaged. Seems like the old Mil Mi-17 (I think this is what it is) couldn't handle the weather.

Sikorski H92 designated H10 by the RTAF.

[Bannoi]

Bet that made their day 

[Negita43]

Nice to see a good news story for a change.

[dinsdale]

31 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Sikorski H92 designated H10 by the RTAF.

This is the RTAF H10

This is a Mil Mi-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

3 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

This is the RTAF H10

This is a Mil Mi-17

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks. My mistake. I guess the Mi 17 is not equipped for instrument flying.

[Muhendis]

8 hours ago, JoePai said:

If the drivers took off their sun glasses it might help     

Hey.

Wearing sunglasses is cool. 

But totally unnecessary.

[radiochaser]

Off the topic of helicopters landing in Thailand...

 

When I was in the Texas National Guard, I hopped a ride between Houston and San Antonio, Texas.   During the flight the helicopter landed in a cow pasture and the pilot got out then walked off to the left of the helicopter.   I'm sitting inside thinking, why the heck did we land here?   I leaned over to see where the pilot went to and there he was, watering (pissing on) the grass in the pasture (would pissing make it past the censure?)

 

 I could see the ranch house off about 1/4 mile out the right side door as the pilot reentered the helicopter and curious if the occupants had seen the helicopter landing and taking off. 

[Patong2021]

Russian equipment.

The  Mi-17V-5 helicopters were delived;

3 in  March 2011,

2 in December  2017

2 in December 2018

3 in March 2021

for a total of 10 used for general transport and  relief efforts.

 

The helicopters should be able to handle rough weather. Perhaps there is now a standing order to land when the climate is fierce so that there are not repeat  tragedies.

 

[pete43]

8 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Sikorski H92 designated H10 by the RTAF.

No, definitely a Mi-17V-5 of the Royal Thai Army

[cowellandrew]

Yeah a great day with the helicopter!

Just wait until they have to draw lots for conscription