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Asia

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DL off Davao City: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C138
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Davao City - Manila
MSN:
20811
YOM:
1944
Location:
Davao City
Davao del Sur
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Davao City Airport, the aircraft went out of control and crashed under unknown circumstances in the sea. SAR operations were unsuccessful and the wreckage and all four occupants were never found.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Crash of a BAc 111-527FK in Tacloban

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1984
Type of aircraft:
BAc 111
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1182
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Manila – Tacloban
MSN:
246
YOM:
1974
Location:
Tacloban
Leyte
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
70
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing on runway 36 at Tacloban Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest in the sea. All 75 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-5-DK in Manila

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C287
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
14673/26118
YOM:
1944
Location:
Manila
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Manila Airport, while climbing, the right engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing in an open field located in Zapote, about 10 km from the airfield. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest. All 10 occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 680E in Sitio Alimit: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 13, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 680
Operator:
Registration:
C-FPDA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
680-0735-35
YOM:
1959
Location:
Sitio Alimit
Cagayan
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all three occupants.

Crash of an Avro 748-2-209A in Jolo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Avro 748
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1014
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Jolo - Kota Kinabalu
MSN:
1636
YOM:
1967
Flight number:
PR480
Location:
Jolo Island
Sulu
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
25
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Jolo Airport, at V1 speed, the captain heard two loud bangs apparently coming from the left engine and decided to abandon the takeoff procedure. He initiated an emergency braking maneuver but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, went through a concrete wall and eventually collided with a bulldozer. Three passengers and a crew member were killed while 26 other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL on Mt Ipao: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C141
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Manila- Sicogon Island
MSN:
19251
YOM:
1943
Location:
Mt Ipao
Iloilo
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
29
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While flying in marginal weather conditions from Manila to the Sicogon Island, the airplane crashed on Mt Ipao. Both pilots and a passenger were killed while 29 other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Lockheed MC-130EY-1 Hercules off Tabones Islands: 23 killed

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1981 at 0525 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
64-0564
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cubi Point - Cubi Point
MSN:
4074
YOM:
1965
Flight number:
Stray 59
Location:
Tabones Islands
Zambales
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Cubi Point NAS at 0428LT on an exercise over the South China Sea under call sign Stray 59, carrying members of the USAF as well as military personnel from Australia, Philippines and New Zealand. At 0525LT, while cruising at very low height, the airplane apparently hit the water and crashed off Tabones Islands. A crew member was rescued while 23 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty.

Crash of a Boeing 707-309C in Manila: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1980 at 1345 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 707
Operator:
Registration:
B-1826
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Taipei - Manila
MSN:
20262/830
YOM:
1969
Flight number:
CI811
Location:
Manila-Ninoy Aquino
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
124
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On final approach to Manila Intl Airport, the airplane was too low and struck the ground about 50 meters short of runway threshold. Upon impact, two engines were torn off and out of control, the aircraft crash landed and came to rest in flames. 82 occupants escaped uninjured while 51 others were injured. Two passengers were killed. The aircraft was partially destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who failed to follow the approach checklist. A lack of crew coordination led the aircraft descending below the glide.

Crash of a Lockheed P-3B-105-LO Orion off Cubi Point NAS: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-3 Orion
Operator:
Registration:
154596
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cubi Point - Cubi Point
MSN:
185-5277
YOM:
1968
Location:
Subic Bay, Olongapo (Cubi Point NAS)
Bataan
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The four engine airplane departed Cubi Point NAS on a flight over the Pacific Ocean consisting on a tracking mission of the Soviet ship christened 'Minsk'. About five minutes after takeoff, while climbing to an altitude of 5,900 feet, the engine n°4 exploded. Propeller blades detached and the engine caught fire. Shortly later, the engine n°3 oversped and due to an excessive temperature, the crew decided to shut it down and to feather its propeller. In coordination with Cubi Point Tower, the crew initiated a turn and started the descent back to Cubi Point NAS. Despite the airplane banked right to an angle of 60° and nosed down to 15°, the pilot was able to continue the descent but eventually reduced the power on both left engine to ditch the aircraft. In a nose-down attitude (3 to 5° pitch down), the airplane struck the water surface and crashed into the sea about 1,400 meters short of runway threshold and sank quickly. Ten occupants were seriously injured while five others were killed. The wreckage was later recovered.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander near Divilacan: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 7, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Acme Plywood & Veneer Company
Registration:
RP-C2152
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
487
YOM:
1976
Location:
Divilacan
Cagayan
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
While cruising in thunderstorm activity, the twin engine airplane crashed on the slope of a mountain located near the municipality of Divilacan, east part of Luzon Island. Two passengers were rescued while eight other occupants were killed.
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