PATTAYA, Thailand – A single-engine light aircraft crashed into an overgrown field in Thung Klom–Tan Man, Huai Yai, Banglamung, Chonburi, on October 13, injuring its Thai-German pilot. The injured man, identified as Martin, was taken to hospital for treatment. Details of his condition were not immediately available.
The blue-and-white, high-wing aircraft, bearing the registration HS-FPO, came down among tall grass and trees in an undeveloped area. Photographs from the scene showed damage to the wings and fuselage, with nearby trees and branches also broken.
The aircraft was fitted with a front-mounted propeller and landing wheels for ground operations. Its make, model and registration details have yet to be confirmed by the relevant authorities. Officials are investigating the cause of the crash and the circumstances leading up to the accident.
