Royal Thai Army impacts trees

On 15 July 2022, this Royal Thai Army (Kong Thap Bok Thai) Sikorsky Black Hawk (serial 7003/05) of 9th Aviation Battalion Blackhawks (based at Lop Buri/Sa Pran Nak), crashed into trees at Khlong Yor village in tambon Wang Yai of Thepha district, Songkhla, after encountering engine trouble.

The commander of the 4th Army Region and six other soldiers were injured and the helicopter received substantial damage.

The Black Hawk had departed from Senanarong military camp in Hat Yai district of Songkhla, en route to Sirindhorn camp in Pattani's Yarang district.