Taipei - Manila

On February 27, 1980 at 01:45 PM, Taipei - Manila experienced a crash involving Boeing 707, operated by China Airlines, with the event recorded near Manila-Ninoy Aquino Metro Manila.

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

135 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 133 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 1.5%.

Crew on board: 11, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 124, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Manila Intl Airport, the airplane was too low and struck the ground about 50 meters short of runway threshold. Upon impact, two engines were torn off and out of control, the aircraft crash landed and came to rest in flames. 82 occupants escaped uninjured while 51 others were injured. Two passengers were killed. The aircraft was partially destroyed by fire.

Aircraft reference details include registration B-1826, MSN 20262/830, year of manufacture 1969.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 14.5011°, 120.9994°.