A small police plane crashed into the Gulf of Thailand near Hua Hin airport on April 25, 2025, killing all six people on board. The incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. near the Baby Grande Hua Hin Hotel in Cha-am district, Phetchaburi province, approximately eight kilometres from Hua Hin town.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred during a test flight for a parachute training drill.
The 191 Emergency Centre confirmed that the aircraft carried three pilots, two mechanics, and an aircraft engineer, all of whom perished. The crash site in the Gulf of Thailand has been secured as investigators work to determine the factors behind the tragedy. No additional injuries or damage on the ground were reported, but the loss has deeply affected the local community and police force.
🇹🇭A Thai police plane crashed into the sea in Hua Hin, a popular tour destination near the capital Bangkok, on Friday (April 25), killing at least five people on board. pic.twitter.com/q3YUEjNvSC
— PhoenixTVHK (@PhoenixTVHK) April 25, 2025Context of Recent Aviation Incidents
The Hua Hin crash follows other recent aviation safety concerns, including a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 engine fire at Orlando International Airport on April 22, 2025. That incident, which forced nearly 300 passengers to evacuate via slides, underscored growing worries about aviation safety. While unrelated, these events highlight the need for rigorous safety protocols in air travel and training operations.
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Thai authorities have launched a thorough investigation to uncover the cause of the crash, with preliminary findings expected in the coming weeks. The police plane, used for training purposes, was reportedly in good condition before the flight.
