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Six police officers killed in Thailand plane crash

Summary

Six police officers in Thailand died in a plane crash during a parachute training test flight. The incident occurred off the coast in the Cha-am district, and investigations into the exact cause of the crash are ongoing.

Key Facts

  • A plane crash in Thailand resulted in the death of six police officers.
  • The crash occurred during a test flight for parachute training.
  • The plane crashed into the sea in the Cha-am district, around 80 miles southwest of Bangkok.
  • Five of the officers died at the scene and reaming one died in hospital.
  • The deceased officers include three pilots, one engineer, and two mechanics.
  • Investigation of the plane's black box data recorder is underway to determine the cause of the crash.
  • Following the crash, the aircraft was found part-submerged approximately 100 meters off the shore.
  • No additional casualties were reported as pilots steered the plane away from residential areas.
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BBC