Chiang mai: The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has launched an investigation into the crash of an AT-6TH Wolverine aircraft during a training mission in Chiang Mai on Thursday morning, which resulted in the deaths of both pilots on board.
According to Thai News Agency, the aircraft, belonging to Squadron 411, Wing 41, went down at 10:20 a.m. in the Chom Thong district, approximately 60 kilometers southwest of Chiang Mai International Airport. The incident occurred during a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise.
RTAF spokesperson Air Marshal Chakkrit Thammavichai confirmed that the crash site was within a designated military training area and resulted in no civilian casualties or property damage.
Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kantha, Commander-in-Chief of the RTAF, has ordered an aircraft accident investigation committee to secure the site and conduct a rigorous probe into the cause of the accident to ensure future flight safety standards.
The Air Force chief expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the fallen pilots, vowing to provide full support and honors for their sacrifice in the line of duty.