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Dramatic incident occurred A T-50TH primary jet trainer of the Royal Thai Air Force skidded off the runway while landing at Wing 1. Initial reports say the pilot is safe and the aircraft suffered minor damage. Officials are investigating the cause.
On 23 Apr 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that this afternoon a T-50TH primary jet trainer of the Royal Thai Air Force skidded off the runway while landing at Wing 1, Nong Phai Lom Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
The aircraft belongs to Squadron 401, Wing 4, Takli District, Nakhon Sawan Province. It serves as a primary jet trainer and light attack aircraft capable of supersonic speeds up to approximately Mach 1.5.
Preliminary reports state the pilot exited the aircraft safely, while the plane suffered only minor damage. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident to follow procedures and prevent future occurrences.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.