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Crash of a Beechcraft H18 off Manila

Date & Time: Nov 21, 2001 at 1715 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
RP-C692
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Taytay – Manila
MSN:
BA-763
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Taytay-Sandoval-Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport on a charter flight to Manila, carrying one passenger and two pilots. While approaching Manila, the left engine failed. The crew informed ATC about his situation and continued the descent to Manila when, shortly later, the right engine lost power. Unable to maintain the assigned altitude, the crew attempted to ditch the aircraft in the bay of Manila, about 3 km offshore. The aircraft floated for few minutes, allowing all three occupants to evacuate the cabin. Few minutes later, the aircraft sank and all three occupants were rescued. The wreckage was not recovered.
Probable cause:
It was reported that white smoke was coming out from the left engine during the descent, forcing the crew to shut it down and feathering its propeller. Due to lack of evidences because the wreckage was not found, the exact cause of the engine failure could not be determined.

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.