Laoag | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Shortly after takeoff from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport runway 31, while in initial climb, the captain reported technical problems and elected to return for an emergency landing. Finally, he attempted to ditch the aircraft off Manila. While contacting water, the aircraft lost its tail and sank by a depth of about 15 metres. Fifteen people were rescued while 19 others were killed, among them a crew member.

Probable cause:

Failure of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons. It was reported that thick black smoke was coming out from the left engine shortly after liftoff.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200MAR in Laoag

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1989

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F27 Friendship

Operator:

Registration:

10616

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

10616

YOM:

1981

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Aircraft flight hours:

2401

Aircraft flight cycles:

1246

Circumstances:

After touchdown on runway 01 at Laoag Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest in the Padsan River. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200 in Manila: 33 killed

Date & Time: Sep 14, 1978 at 1450 LT

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F27 Friendship

Operator:

Registration:

10328

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

City

Schedule:

Laoag - Nichols AFB

MSN:

10328

YOM:

1967

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Aircraft flight hours:

11726

Aircraft flight cycles:

11307

Circumstances:

The airplane was completing a special flight from Laoag to Nichols AFB (Manila Intl Airport) on behalf of the Philippines Presidency, carrying soldiers, policemen, journalists and members of the government security agency flying back to Manila after taking part to the celebrations of the 61st anniversary of the President Ferdinand Marcos. On final approach to runway 06 in poor weather conditions, the airplane lost height, struck 10 houses and crashed in a swampy area located few hundred meters short of runway threshold. Seven occupants in the airplane were rescued while 21 others were killed as well as 12 people on the ground. 20 other people on the ground were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the airplane lost height on final approach due to windshear. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with thunderstorm activity, winds up to 35 knots, heavy rain falls and turbulences.

Crash of a Douglas C-54A-DO Skymaster off Laoag: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

Operator:

Far East Air Transport

Registration:

PI-C100

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Shanghai – Manila

MSN:

3106

YOM:

1943

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While flying about 130 km off Laoag, the engine number two caught fire. The captain decided to ditch the aircraft. Seven passengers were killed while 35 other occupants were rescued. The aircraft was lost.

Probable cause:

Engine fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK into the Pacific Ocean: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

43-49754

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Yontan – Laoag

MSN:

15570/27015

YOM:

1944

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The airplane was lost without trace into the Pacific Ocean while operating a routine flight from Yontan AFB, Okinawa, to Laoag, Philippines.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL into the Pacific Ocean: 19 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

42-100717

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Laoag – Naha

MSN:

19180

YOM:

1943

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While cruising about 250 miles southwest off Okinawa, the weather conditions worsened with a squall line, thunderstorm activity and turbulence. The aircraft went through this low pressure area and control was lost. The aircraft crashed into the sea and was lost. No trace of the aircraft nor the 19 occupants was found.
Crew:
1st Lt Kenneth D. Eyden,
Pfc Gary J. Gryce,
1st Lt Joseph F. Miller,
1st Lt Samuel S. Proffitt,
S/Sgt Sumner Walker.
Passengers:
Cpl Peter C. Brown,
Pfc Phillip T. Fowler,
Cpl Royal E. Fritz,
Pfc Oscar C. Gibbs,
Pfc Edmon Gibson,
Pfc James L. Greenwood,
Pfc Charlie L. Mason,
S/Sgt Albert D. Salvato,
Pvt Jerry T. Terry,
Sgt Robert Thomas,
Pvt Earl Thompson,
Pvt Seivern M. Walker,
Sgt John W. Watson,
Pvt Matthews B. Wynn.

Probable cause:

Loss of control in flight caused by severe turbulence.