NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A Thai Air Force T-50TH training aircraft skidded off the runway while landing at Wing 1 in Mueang district on 23 April 2026.
The incident occurred in the afternoon at Wing 1 Air Base in Nakhon Ratchasima province, according to initial reports.
The aircraft belongs to Squadron 401 of Wing 4 Air Base in Takhli district, Nakhon Sawan. The T-50TH is an advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft capable of reaching supersonic speeds of up to Mach 1.5.
Authorities said the pilot safely exited the aircraft following the incident. The aircraft itself sustained only minor damage.
Officials are currently investigating the cause of the runway excursion and said further inspections will be carried out to prevent similar incidents in the future.