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Crash of a NAMC YS-11A-500 in Masbate

Date & Time: Jan 2, 2008 at 0735 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C3592
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Manila - Masbate
MSN:
2108
YOM:
1969
Flight number:
RIT321
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
43
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Masbate Airport, the twin engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, veered to the right and collided with a concrete wall. All 47 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. At the time of the accident, wind was from 040 at 11 knots gusting to 14 knots.

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S off Masbate

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
RP-C707
Flight Phase:
MSN:
BA-126
YOM:
1956
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea shortly after takeoff from Masbate Airport. Occupant fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Beechcraft TC-45J Expeditor in Manila

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1989 at 1102 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
RP-C719
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Masbate - Manila
MSN:
4254
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest upside down, bursting into flames. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. It was inbound to Manilla following a cargo flight from Masbate, carrying a load of fish and shrimps.
Probable cause:
Loss of control upon landing because the right main tyre was flat.