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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Pilot dies and one injured after aircraft crashes on Thai holiday island
Police have confirmed that the cause of the crash is under investigation. A pilot has tragically died and his Russian student injured after their light aircraft crashed on a Thai holiday island. The pair had taken off from Phuket Airpark in a UM-22 Quicksilver MX II Sprint, a plane commonly used for training flights, at around 2pm local time on Sunday. But disaster struck when the aircraft lost control over a village in the Paklok district. Locals reported hearing sparks after the blue plane clipped power lines before crashing onto a roadside, scattering debris across the street. Emergency crews were called at around 4.10pm and found Thai pilot Surasak Chana, 40, badly hurt and bleeding heavily. His pupil, Russian national Sergei Razukov, 36, was also injured, suffering head wounds. Both were rushed to Thalang Hospital. Despite doctors' efforts, Surasak died from his injuries on Monday morning, reports the Mirror. Police Colonel Nikorn Chuthong, Thalang's police chief, confirmed the crash is under investigation. He said: 'The initial cause of the crash remains unclear and is currently under investigation. Relevant authorities will be notified of the situation.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He added that the Russian man, who has lived and worked in Phuket for five years, had been taking a student pilot lesson. Surasak, known to colleagues as 'Mr Oh', was the manager and instructor at Phuket Flying Club, which issued a heartfelt tribute. The club said: 'Our team would like to express our deepest condolences for the passing of Mr Oh, our airport manager and flight instructor, and wish him peace. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. The flight student on board is safe. "The team will announce the funeral arrangements once they are confirmed. The family and staff would like to thank you for all the love and support you have shown during this time.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Pilot killed and another injured after plane crashes on Thai holiday island
Residents said they heard sparks as the aircraft snagged on electric cables. They rushed outside and discovered the wreckage on the roadside, with debris strewn across the pavement A pilot has sadly died and his Russian pupil has been injured after their light aircraft crashed on a Thai holiday island at the weekend. The pair had taken off from the Phuket Airpark on a UM-22 Quicksilver MX II Sprint suitable for training flights, at around 2pm local time. But they crashed when they lost control of the plane while flying over a village in the Paklok district on Sunday. Residents said they heard sparks as the blue aircraft snagged on electric cables. They rushed outside and discovered the wreckage on the roadside, with debris strewn across the pavement. Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving a report at 4:10pm concerning the plane crash. They found Thai pilot Surasak Chana, 40, seriously injured and bleeding heavily, while his pupil Sergei Razukov, 36, had suffered head injuries. Both were rushed to Thalang Hospital, but Surasak sadly died from his injuries on Monday morning. Police Colonel Nikorn Chuthong, Thalang police chief, said: "The initial cause of the crash remains unclear and is currently under investigation. Relevant authorities will be notified of the situation." He added that the Russian man was a student pilot who had been working in Phuket for five years. The fallen aircraft has now been cleared from the road. The Phuket Flying Club, a flight training provider where Surasak served as airpark manager, said: "Regarding yesterday's incident, our team would like to express our deepest condolences for the passing of Mr. Oh, our airport manager and flight instructor, and wish him peace. "The cause of the accident is still under investigation, so we cannot provide further details. The flight student on board is safe. The team will announce the funeral arrangements once they are confirmed. The family and staff would like to thank you for all the love and support you have shown during this time."
