PI-C270

On March 30, 1952 at 12:00 AM, PI-C270 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL, with the event recorded near Baguio-Loakan Benguet.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

29 people were known to be on board, 10 fatalities were recorded, 19 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 34.5%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 25, passenger fatalities: 8, other fatalities: 0.

Just after liftoff, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed. Eight passengers and two crew members were killed while 19 other occupants were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration PI-C270, MSN 13808, year of manufacture 1943.