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One dead, one injured in microlight accident at Bali Hai
Pattaya Mail contributor
Roland Franzke managed to capture these amazing photos of the tragedy as
it was unfolding.
Boonlua Chatree
A British man died another was injured when their microlight plane
crashed near Bali Hai Pier.
Thomas David Grieve, 57, died Nov. 17 at Pattaya Memorial Hospital after
suffering extensive internal injuries. Patrick Esier, 31, of Scotland
suffered a broken arm, was treated and released.
Police said they believed the two were scattering cremation ashes and
floral petals when the plane crashed into the pier. Family and friends
were said to be in two speedboats below at the time.
Witnesses reported the plane made two circuits, then suffered engine
failure on the third go-round. Sawang Boriboon Foundation officials
pulled the wreckage ashore on Pattaya Beach, its wing, cockpit and rear
wheel broken.
Microlights, also known as ultralights, are popular recreational
aircraft in many countries.
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