Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B in Cotabato City: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 2010 at 1138 LT
Type of aircraft:
GAF Nomad N.22
Operator:
Registration:
18
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Cotabato City - Zamboanga
MSN:
18
YOM:
1975
Location:
Cotabato City
Maguindanao
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Cotabato City Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft lost height and crashed in a residential area near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all 8 occupants were killed as well as one person on ground. It it believed that one of the engine failed shortly after rotation.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22A off Zamboanga

Date & Time: Dec 17, 2002
Type of aircraft:
GAF Nomad N.22
Operator:
Registration:
53
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Sanga-Sanga - Zamboanga
MSN:
053
YOM:
1977
Location:
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga Sibugay
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Sanga-Sanga Airport (Tawi-Tawi Island), the pilot started the descent to Zamboanga Airport. On final approach, the twin engine aircraft lost height and crashed in the sea 300 metres offshore. All 14 occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B off Zamboanga

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1993
Type of aircraft:
GAF Nomad N.22
Operator:
Registration:
21
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Zamboanga - Catobato City
MSN:
21
YOM:
1975
Location:
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga Sibugay
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Zamboanga City Airport on a survey flight for a missing vessel. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to ditch the aircraft in the Igat Bay off Zamboanga. All six occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander off Zamboanga City

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
560
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
560
YOM:
1977
Location:
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga Sibugay
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Zamboanga City. All four occupants were rescued and the aircraft sank.

Crash of a BAc 111-516FP in Manila: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1989 at 1520 LT
Type of aircraft:
BAc 111
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1193
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Zamboanga - Manila
MSN:
231
YOM:
1970
Flight number:
PR124
Location:
Manila-Ninoy Aquino
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
93
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
On approach to Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with strong winds and heavy rain falls. On final, the crew was informed by ATC he was too high on the glide and it would preferable to initiate a go-around. The captain continued the approach and the touchdown was made too far down a wet runway 06. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, went through a concrete wall, lost its undercarriage and came to rest on a motorway, hitting several vehicles. A passenger died as well as eight people on the ground. All other occupants on board the airplane were rescued, among them 87 were injured as well as 19 people on the ground.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew who continued the approach with an unstable aircraft above the glide, causing the aircraft to land too far down the runway. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The landing distance available after touchdown was insufficient due to a late landing,
- The braking action was poor because the runway surface was wet,
- The visibility was poor due to heavy rain falls,
- The crew failed to initiate a go-around procedure despite caution from ATC,
- The crew failed to take the appropriate corrective actions in a timely manner.

Crash of a Britten Norman BN-2A Islander off Pilas Island: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cagayan de Sulu – Zamboanga
Location:
Pilas Island
Basilan
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route from Cagayan de Sulu to Zamboanga, the crew encountered engine problems and elected to ditch the aircraft when it crashed in the sea off Pilas Island. Three occupants were rescued while nine others were killed. The wreckage was not recovered.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Ground fire of a BAc 111-527FK in Zamboanga: 13 killed

Date & Time: May 23, 1976 at 1230 LT
Type of aircraft:
BAc 111
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1161
Flight Phase:
Parking
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Davao City - Manila
MSN:
213
YOM:
1970
Flight number:
PR116
Location:
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga Sibugay
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
82
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
On 21 May 1976, while completing flight PR116 from Davao City to Manila, the airplane was hijacked by six passengers who forced the pilot to divert to Zamboanga. At Zamboanga Airport, the hijackers demanded a ransom of US$ 375,000 and a plane for Libya. Few hostages (women and children) were released the second day. On May 23, security forces (Police and Army) decided to put an end to the hostage situation. Shots were exchanged between police forces and hijackers and few grenades exploded in the cabin. Ten passengers and three hijackers were killed while 23 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Caught fire after few grenades exploded in the cabin following a hijacking on May 21.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-DL off Cotabato City

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PI-C16
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Dipolog – Zamboanga City
MSN:
13908
YOM:
1943
Location:
Cotabato City
Maguindanao
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
28
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While descending to Zamboanga City Airport, weather conditions deteriorated and the crew was instructed by ATC to divert to Davao City located 400 km east to their actual position. The crew modified his itinerary and while flying over the Moro Gulf, both engines failed. The captain reduced his altitude and ditched the aircraft about 40 km off Cotabato City. All 31 occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
It was determined that both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion.
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