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Capiz

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL at Basilio Fernando AFB

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Victoria Air - Philippines
Registration:
RP-C140
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Roxas City - Manila
MSN:
19253
YOM:
1943
Location:
Basilio Fernando AFB
Batangas
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Roxas City to Manila on a cargo flight, the crew encountered vibrations on the right engine and decided to divert to Basilio Fernando AFB for an emergency landing. On final approach, the aircraft crash landed in a field located few km short of runway. All three occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems from unknown source.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK in Manila: 7 killed

Date & Time: Apr 26, 1990 at 0621 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Manila Aero Transport System - MATS
Registration:
RP-C81
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Manila - Roxas City
MSN:
13880/25325
YOM:
1944
Location:
Manila-Ninoy Aquino
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
After takeoff from runway 13 at Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport, while climbing, the pilot-in-command initiated a left turn when the left engine lost power and failed. He was cleared to return but realized he could not make it so the crew attempted an emergency landing in a field located in Fort Bonifacio, less than 5 km northeast of the airport. The aircraft struck an electric pole and crashed, bursting into flames. Seven passengers were killed while 17 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons. It was determined that the operator was not authorized to carry passengers but cargo only.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando off Roxas City: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 26, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
OASIS - Orient Air System & Integrated Services
Registration:
RP-C189
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Roxas City - Manila
MSN:
33421
YOM:
1945
Location:
Roxas City
Capiz
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Roxas City Airport, the crew encountered engine problems and lost control of the airplane that crashed in the Sibuyan Sea, about 22 km off the north coast of the Panay Island. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine problems for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Convair VT-29C in Roxas City

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Convair T-29
Operator:
Commercial Air Transport
Registration:
RP-C12
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
412
YOM:
1954
Location:
Roxas City
Capiz
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Roxas City Airport, the airplane encountered difficulties to stop and overran. It lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both pilots were uninjured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK off Calapan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1974 at 0115 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C643
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Roxas City - Calapan
MSN:
15551/26996
YOM:
1944
Location:
Calapan
Oriental Mindoro
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
En route from Roxas City to Calapan, while cruising at an altitude of 8,500 feet, the left engine suffered severe vibrations and was shut down. While descending to Calapan by night, at an altitude of 900 feet, the airplane stalled and crashed into the sea about 200 meters offshore. Seven occupants were rescued while one of the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the airplane stalled on descent due to an insufficient speed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3A-191 in Manila

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1969
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
PI-C947
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Roxas City - Manila
MSN:
1909
YOM:
1937
Location:
Manila
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
28
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Manila Airport, the crew encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. The airplane overran, lost its undercarriage and came to a halt 75 meters farter. All 31 occupants escaped without injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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