Two Children Among Five Chinese Nationals Killed in Thai Plane Crash

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Rescue workers look through wreckage on Aug. 23, 2024, one day after a small aircraft crashed in Thailand's Chachoengsao province, killing all nine onboard. Photo: Sarot Meksophawannakul / THAI NEWS PIX, VCG

What’s new: Five Chinese nationals were among nine people killed when a small passenger plane crashed in Thailand this week, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported Saturday, quoting the Chinese Embassy in Thailand.

Among the five, two were children aged 12 and 13, while the other three were adults, aged between 42 and 45, according to a report by the Bangkok Post. The other victims were Thai nationals who were crew members of the plane, including the pilot, co-pilot and two flight attendants, said the media outlet.

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A plane crash in Thailand killed nine, including five Chinese nationals, two of whom were children.
The crash occurred less than 20 minutes after losing contact, near Bang Pakong district; the aircraft was a Cessna Caravan C208.
The cause is under investigation; the plane lacked a black box, so witnesses will be questioned.

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Thai Flying Service Co. Ltd.: Thai Flying Service Co. Ltd. is the operator of the Cessna Caravan C208 that crashed in Thailand. The company provides domestic flight services. The Cessna Caravan, a model by U.S.-based manufacturer Cessna, is a small aircraft powered by a single turboprop engine and has a maximum range of 1,070 nautical miles. The incident is being investigated for mechanical issues.

Cessna: Cessna is a U.S.-based small aircraft manufacturer known for producing the Cessna Caravan C208, which is powered by a single turboprop engine and has a maximum range of 1,070 nautical miles (1,230 miles). The company specializes in small aircraft models with a focus on range and efficiency.

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