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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander near Coron: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 16, 2004 at 1530 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1325
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Coron - Manila
MSN:
593
YOM:
1977
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Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport on a cargo flight to Manila, carrying two pilots and a load consisting of 700 kilos of fish. While climbing in poor weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Tagbao located 9 km from the airport. The wreckage was found a day later and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew apparently suffered a spatial disorientation while climbing in limited visibility due to low ceiling and heavy rain falls.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander off Coron: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 9, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C471
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
473
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Coron. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 in Manila

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1996 at 1919 LT
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1154
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
El Nido Palawan - Manila
MSN:
177
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a flight from El Nido Palawan, the crew of the Twin Otter landed at Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport and was instructed to taxi via F1 to reach his parking place. At the same time, a Boeing 737-3Y0 operated by Philippine Airlines (flight PR1370 from Manila to Bacolod) was taking off from runway 13 so the crew of the Twin Otter was instructed to hold on taxiway F1. For unknown reasons, the crew misinterpreted this instruction and started to cross the runway when the Boeing 737 collided with the DHC-6 that was dragged for 130 metres. The Boeing was slightly damaged on its nose while the Twin Otter was destroyed. Both pilots were injured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the crew to follow ATC instruction, starting to cross the runway in use while a Boeing 737 was taking off at the same time.

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 in Cagayán de Oro

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1104
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
BA-731
YOM:
1965
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed near the airport. All four occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 at Clark AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1988 at 0848 LT
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C2351
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Manila - Clark
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Manila Intl Airport at 0800LT on a charter flight to Clark AFB, carrying four passengers and two pilots. On approach to Clark AFB, the crew encountered limited visibility due to rain showers. On short final, the aircraft struck an electrical pole and a tree then crashed short of runway threshold. Five occupants were injured while the copilot was killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 in Philippines: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1971
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Manila - Marinduque
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On a flight from Manila to Marinduque, the twin engine aircraft exploded in mid-air and crashed. All four occupants were killed. The cause of the explosion remains unknown.