Piper PA31 accident near Nong Prue, Thailand, Th, August 1, 2016
On August 1, 2016 at about 4:05 pm local time, a Piper PA31, registered HSFGB, was destroyed in an accident near Nong Prue, Thailand. 1 person was killed, 2 people were seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 1, 2016 · about 4:05 pm local time
- Place
- Nong Prue, Thailand, Thailand · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed, 2 people were seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA31 350 · all PA31s on the register
- Registration
- HSFGB · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 1, 2016, at 1605 local time, a Piper PA31-350, HS-FGB, was destroyed after it collided with a wooden bridge during an emergency landing near Nong Prue, Thailand. The aircraft was operated under the pertinent regulations of the Government of Thailand. One crewmember was fatally injured and the other crewmember was seriously injured. One passenger was seriously injured and the other passenger received minor injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Thailand. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Thailand. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand 38 Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue Bangkok 10100, Thailand Tel: 66 2287 3198 Fax: 66 2286 2925 email: thai.aaig@gmail.com
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Lycoming (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Lycoming (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 1 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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