Additional deteils about AT-6TH training crash

2026-01-29 - 07:01

BANGKOK — 29 January 2026, Royal Thai Air Force announced that, the AT-6TH attack aircraft crashed during a training mission in Chiangmai, killing both pilots on board. Air Marshal Chakrit Thammavichai, the air force spokesperson, said the aircraft from Squadron 411 of Wing 41 went down at 10:20 during a combat search and rescue training flight in Chom Thong district, Chiang Mai province, about 60 kilometres southwest of Chiang Mai airport. The crash did not affect nearby residents or damage civilian property, Chakrit said. The pilots were identified as Flight Lt. Sammacha Khunmas, an instructor pilot, and Flight Officer Korawit Jenkit. Both were killed on duty. Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kantha, the air force commander, ordered the immediate securing of the crash site and appointed an aircraft accident investigation board to determine the cause. The Royal Thai Air Force expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased pilots and praised their dedication and sacrifice. It said it would provide full assistance to their families.