Region
Asia

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 100 in Mactan

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F27 Friendship
Operator:
Laoag International Airline
Registration:
RP-C6888
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10169
YOM:
1961
Location:
Mactan
Cebu
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the aircraft belly landed and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B off Zamboanga

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1993
Type of aircraft:
GAF Nomad N.22
Operator:
Registration:
21
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Zamboanga - Catobato City
MSN:
21
YOM:
1975
Location:
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga Sibugay
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Zamboanga City Airport on a survey flight for a missing vessel. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to ditch the aircraft in the Igat Bay off Zamboanga. All six occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air in Coron: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1993 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C2446
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Coron - Manila
MSN:
LD-437
YOM:
1970
Location:
Coron-Francisco B. Reyes
Palawan
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport, while climbing in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was on its way to Maila, carrying a load of lobsters and crabs.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules near Naga City: 30 killed

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1993 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
4761
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Manila - Naga City
MSN:
4761
YOM:
1977
Location:
Naga City
Camarines Sur
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
30
Circumstances:
The descent to Naga City Airport was initiated in poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to heavy rain falls. On approach, the four engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Manase located 30 km from the airport and disintegrated on impact. All 30 occupants were killed. They were on their way to Naga City on a typhoon relief mission.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew continued the approach below minimum safe altitude in below minima weather conditions.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air near Mauban: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 27, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 65 Queen Air
Operator:
Greenbelt Wood Product Company
Registration:
RP-C999
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Manila - Virac
MSN:
LC-156
YOM:
1963
Location:
Mauban
Quezon
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
En route from Manila to Virac, the twin engine aircraft lost altitude then crashed on the slope of a mountain located near Mauban. All five occupants were killed. It is believed that the pilot encountered engine problems for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander off Zamboanga City

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
560
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
560
YOM:
1977
Location:
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga Sibugay
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Zamboanga City. All four occupants were rescued and the aircraft sank.

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 in Cagayán de Oro

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft H18
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1104
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-731
YOM:
1965
Location:
Cagayán de Oro-Lumbia
Misamis Oriental
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed near the airport. All four occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander on Mt Guiting-Guiting: 10 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
559
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Manila - mactan - Zamboanga
MSN:
559
YOM:
1977
Location:
Mt Guiting-Guiting (Sibuyan Island)
Romblon
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Manila on a flight to Zamboanga with an intermediate stop in Mactan, Cebu. En route to Mactan, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with stormy weather. While cruising at an altitude of 5,000 feet in poor visibility, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Guiting-Guiting located in the center of Sibuyan Island. All 10 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S off Masbate

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Commuter Air Philippines
Registration:
RP-C707
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
BA-126
YOM:
1956
Location:
Masbate
Masbate
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
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 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.
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