Family Mourns Lt. Korawit in Chiang Mai Plane Crash

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A military training flight crash in Chiang Mai resulted in the deaths of two pilots, including Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit, with his family remembering his dedication and pride in service.

•Two pilots, Flight Lieutenant Somchasa Khunmat and Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit, died when their AT-6TH training aircraft crashed in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai.
•The incident occurred at 10:50 AM on January 29, during a combat search and rescue training flight.
•Lieutenant Korawit's last words to his father, spoken on the morning of the crash, were 'I am about to take off.'
•The family is preparing for the funeral rites, scheduled to conclude with a royal cremation on February 7, in Bangkok.

Overview

•On January 29, naval aviators Flight Lieutenant Somchasa Khunmat and Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit died when their AT-6TH aircraft crashed in the forest area of Moo 2, Mae Soi Subdistrict, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft.
•The AT-6TH aircraft crashed during a combat search and rescue training flight.
•On January 29, at approximately 10:50 AM, the aircraft crashed.
•Both pilots onboard, Flight Lieutenant Somchasa Khunmat and Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit, lost their lives in the incident.
•Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit's father reported that Lieutenant Korawit's last words to him on January 29, before taking off, were 'I am about to take off.'
•Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit, aged 29, was a student from the 66th Air Force Cadet School (57th Preparatory Class) and was assigned to Squadron 411, Wing 41, Chiang Mai.
•Funeral rites and royal cremation for Flight Lieutenant Somchasa Khunmat and Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit are scheduled to take place at the Air Force Crematorium, Wat Phra Si Mahathat, Bang Khen, Bangkok, concluding on February 7.

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Key Quotes

Korawit Jengjit

"I am about to take off."

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Key Entities

Person

Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit(ร.ท.กรวิชญ์)

A pilot in the Royal Thai Air Force who died in a plane crash during a training exercise.

Flight Lieutenant Somchasa Khunmat(นาวาอากาศตรี สมัชชา คุณมาศ)

The flight instructor pilot who died alongside Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit in the Chiang Mai plane crash.

Mr. Wichit or Uncle Chit Khunapan(นายวิชิต หรือลุงชิต คุณาพันธุ์)

The uncle of Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit, who shared personal memories and details about his nephew.

Squadron Leader Jetnipath or James Jengjit(น.ต.เจตนิพัทธ์ หรือ เจมส์ เจนคิด)

The elder brother of Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit and an active pilot in the Royal Thai Air Force.

Place

Chiang Mai Province(จ.เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the AT-6TH aircraft crashed.

Chom Thong District(อ.จอมทอง)ℹ️

The district in Chiang Mai Province where the plane crash occurred.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand where the royal cremation ceremony will be held.

Organization

Wing 41(กองบิน 41)

The Royal Thai Air Force wing based in Chiang Mai where Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit was stationed.

Preparatory Class 57(โรงเรียนเตรียมทหารรุ่นที่ 57)

The preparatory military program from which Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit graduated.

Air Force Cadet School Class 66(โรงเรียนนายเรืออากาศรุ่นที่ 66)

The air force academy attended by Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit.

National Defense Academy of Japan(วิทยาลัยป้องกันตนเองโบเดได ประเทศญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

The academic institution in Japan where Lieutenant Korawit Jengjit received his advanced training.