Manila - Clark

On October 13, 1988 at 08:48 AM, Manila - Clark experienced a crash involving Rockwell Aero Commander 560, operated by PacificAir - Pacific Airways, with the event recorded near Clark AFB (Angeles City) Pampanga.

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

6 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 16.7%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The twin engine aircraft departed Manila Intl Airport at 0800LT on a charter flight to Clark AFB, carrying four passengers and two pilots. On approach to Clark AFB, the crew encountered limited visibility due to rain showers. On short final, the aircraft struck an electrical pole and a tree then crashed short of runway threshold. Five occupants were injured while the copilot was killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration RP-C2351.