Historical Events tagged with "surat thani"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Thai Airways Flight 261 crashes near Surat Thani Airport

December 11th, 1998 26 years ago

Thai Airways Flight 261, an Airbus A310-200, encountered difficulties shortly before landing at Surat Thani Airport, resulting in a crash that claimed 101 lives. The incident is attributed to the pilot's possible spatial disorientation during an attempted approach to the airport. The flight was carrying various passengers, including tourists and locals, contributing to the tragedy's broader implications for air safety regulations in the region.

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