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Crash of a BAe 146-200 in Catarman

Date & Time: Nov 14, 2005
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C2995
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Manila - Catarman
MSN:
E2034
YOM:
1985
Flight number:
RIT587
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
32
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Manila, the crew started the approach to Catarman Airport. Weather conditions were marginal and the runway was wet due to rain falls. After landing on runway 04/22 which is 1,350 metres long, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest in a paddy field. All 38 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond economical repair. Aquaplaning may be a factor.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200MAR in Catarman

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1988
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
10602
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Manila - Catarman
MSN:
10602
YOM:
1980
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
2623
Aircraft flight cycles:
984
Circumstances:
After landing at Catarman Airport, the aircraft skidded on a wet runway, veered off runway and collided with an earth mount. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all 16 occupants escaped uninjured, among them Fidel Ramos, Secretary of Defense of The Philippines.