Date & Time:
Dec 14, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Far East Air Transport
Registration:
PI-C1
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Manila – Lucena
MSN:
13991/25436
YOM:
1944
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
2
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
10
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While descending to Lucena Airport in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Banahao located about 20 km northwest of Lucena. A passenger and a crew member were rescued while 12 other occupants were killed.
