Pattaya, Thailand – A tragic plane crash near the Huay Yai Temple in Pattaya, Thailand has resulted in the death of the Austrian pilot Stefan Molnar and severe injuries to the German passenger Christian Leonardo Schuf. The small plane, registered as U-H77, collided with a tamarind tree before crashing to the ground, leaving the aircraft completely destroyed.
Local cattle herder Mr. Sommit had a narrow escape as he witnessed the horrifying accident unfold. He bravely rushed to the rescue of the traumatised passenger amidst the burning wreckage, along with nearby residents.
51-year-old German national Christian Leonardo Schuf suffered a fractured ankle and was in shock following the accident. Paramedics arrived on the scene to provide immediate medical attention and he was urgently transported to Wat Yannasangwararam Hospital for further treatment.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has launched an investigation to uncover the cause of the crash and the specifics of the flight. This crash marks the second airplane crash in Pattaya within just a month, prompting questions about aviation safety in the region and putting pressure on authorities to ensure such tragedies do not reoccur. The details of the cargo carried by the aircraft have not yet been disclosed, and the investigation continues to delve into all potential factors that may have contributed to the tragic crash.