PI-C270
Flight / Schedule
PI-C270
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
PI-C270
MSN
13808
Year of Manufacture
1943
Operator
Philippine Airlines - PALDate
March 30, 1952 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Baguio-Loakan Benguet
Region
Asia • Philippines
Narrative Report
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.
Fatalities
Total
10
Crew
2
Passengers
8
Other
0
Crash Summary
Just after liftoff, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed. Eight passengers and two crew members were killed while 19 other occupants were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
25
Estimated Survivors
19
Fatality Rate
34.5%
Known people on board: 29
Operational Details
Operator
Philippine Airlines - PALFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Philippines
Aircraft Details
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