“They were all expected to die” to recover 9 bodies – drowned in mud, deadly plane explodes, hits the ground and crashes into a mangrove forest.

Fearful death of flight Pick up passengers from Suvarnabhumi Airport Going to Koh Mai Si Airport, Trat Province, there was a surge in the air. Hit the ground and sank into the mangrove forest. It is estimated that 9 people died in the whole boat. Rush to recover, expect to sink in mud

At 3:00 pm on August 22, 2024, Police Lieutenant Warayut Jenwichumaet, Bang Pakong Police Station, Chachoengsao Division, received a report of a plane crash in the mangrove forest behind Wat Khao Din, Village No. 6, Khao Din Sub-District, Dist. So Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao Province, traveled to investigate. together with coordination with the officers of the evidence department Disaster relief officers, Chachoengsao Division, Suvarnabhumi Airport officials and volunteers of the Chachoengsao rescue unit joined in the investigation.

At the scene, the wreckage of the plane was found scattered in the mud. There is a crack and skid mark about 100 meters long. The pilot and passengers have not been found yet. A bag of clothes was found inside, identified as a foreign woman. Children’s tools And the picture of three foreign women was taken together. This is because jet fuel is flowing throughout the area. Rescuers rush to find and collect plane wreckage. At this time, neither the pilot nor even one passenger has been found. However, the search area will be further expanded around the area. and dug up the dirt where the plane was buried. To find pilots and passengers Along with checking the files and the number of passengers

When he questioned Mr. Preecha Buntham, 69 years old, a man who saw the incident knew that he heard a big explosion in the sky. Looking up, he saw the plane explode, creating sparks and smoke. Before the plane fell and hit the ground with a loud noise. So he came quickly to check and found that the head of the plane was almost completely stuck in the mud. In addition, parts of the plane were found flying towards people’s homes in the nearby area.

While Facebook “Hflight” posted about the plane that crashed in Chachoengsao Province, they said that the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan from Suvarnabhumi Airport was emergency. Heading to Koh Mai Si, Trat Province, it crashed in Bang Pakong area, Chachoengsao Province Around 3:00 pm, someone reported a plane crash at Khao Din near the Bang Pakong River. Initial investigations indicate that the aircraft is a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration HS-SKR The aircraft is expected to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Mai Si Airport. (near Koh Kood) Trat Province is the private airport of the Soneva Kiri Koh Kood hotel chain. Awaiting additional reports Preliminary reports indicate that there were seven passengers and two pilots on the plane.

At the same time, there were reports of aircraft losing contact and causing accidents. Thai Flying Services Company Limited flight TFT209, Cessna C208 caravan, registration HSSKR, departed Suvarnabhumi Airport at 2:46 pm, destination Trat Airport (Koh Mai Si), lost contact with Bangkok Approach , frequency 122.35 MHz when At 2:57 PM, southeast position, distance 18.7 nautical miles (BEARING 116 / 18.7 NM), later it appeared on social media that there was an accident near Bang Pakong District.

Later, at 5:00 pm, officers took two backpacks and ran into a mangrove forest about 20 meters and dug the ground to make embankments to block water around the scene of the incident. The pump then removed water and oil from the mud pit where the plane crashed. who found the body of the deceased Officers examine the condition of the plane from the head section all the way to the cabin. It was found stuck in the mud more than 5 meters deep. As there is limited space In addition, riding clothes are provided. Motorcycles help to find the body of the deceased in a radius of 2 km.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) received notification of an incident involving a Cessna Caravan C208B aircraft with national markings and registration HS-SKR of Thai Flying Service Company Limited, aircraft TFT209, which was operating an unregistered passenger aircraft. Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport – Koh Mai Si, Trat Region During the flight, the plane lost contact with the air traffic control center. and disappeared from the radar screen There were 9 passengers on this plane including the pilot The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is coordinating with the Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Committee (ACC) and the Center Coordination for Search and Rescue of Aircraft and Boats in Disaster (CCC). and do further research to find the cause.

At the same time checking those traveling on the plane, there were two pilots and seven passengers, including Captain Anucha Dejapirakchon, 61 years old, and Mr. Pornsak Tothap, 30 years old age, who were both pilots. As for the passengers, there were five Chinese tourists named Miss Zhang Jingjing, aged 12, Miss Yin Hang, aged 13, Mrs Tang Yu, aged 42, Mrs Zhang Jing, age 43. and Mr. Yin Jinfeng, age 45 years. The other two passengers are Thai travelers, named Ms. Siriyupa Arunathit, age 26 years, and Ms. Napak Jirasiri, age 35 years.

The reporter further reported that the plane was said to be carrying tourists staying at the luxury Soneva Kiri hotel. High level service available and has VVIP level privacy Located on Koh Kood, Trat Province, the property is surrounded by trees and beautiful sea views. A tranquil atmosphere in the middle of a lush rainforest. Among the nature of the sea.