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Tragic AT-6 Crash Claims Lives of Two Pilots

1/29/2026

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The Royal Thai Air Force confirmed an AT-6 light attack aircraft crashed during a training flight in Ban Huay Fang village, Chiang Mai, at around 10:30 AM, killing both pilots.
Rescuers arrived shortly after the crash.
The aircraft was ablaze.
Witnesses saw the aircraft dive nose-first before explosions.
As of August 2025, Thailand became the first international operator of the AT-6, with all eight units commissioned.

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The Royal Thai Air Force confirmed an AT-6 light attack aircraft crashed during a training flight in Ban Huay Fang village, Chiang Mai, at around 10:30 AM, killing both pilots.
Rescuers arrived shortly after the crash.
The aircraft was ablaze.
Witnesses saw the aircraft dive nose-first before explosions.
As of August 2025, Thailand became the first international operator of the AT-6, with all eight units commissioned.