At least 5 killed after police plane crashes into the sea in Thailand as horror pics show aircraft nosedive into water

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AT LEAST five people have died after a police plane crash landed into the sea in Thailand.

The aircraft was caught on camera nosediving into the water while on a test flight to prepare for parachute training, say Thai police.

The aircraft was on a test flight to prepare for parachute training in Hua Hin district when it nosedived into the water[/caption]

The wreckage of the plane was seen floating on the water after the crash landing[/caption]

The propeller plane appeared to be a Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter with images showing the deadly wreckage floating on the sea in the Hua Hin district.

The plane crashed near Hua Hin Airport just after 8am.

Only one passenger survived the horror smash, according to Royal Thai Police spokesperson Archayon Kraithong.

All of those on board were police officers, he later confirmed.

The cause of the crash is still unknown with investigations ongoing.

Archayon said officials are starting to gather evidence, including black box data to help with their inquiry.