RP-C82
Flight / Schedule
RP-C82
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
RP-C82
MSN
20209
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
Manila Aero Transport System - MATSDate
May 6, 1989 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Manila-Ninoy Aquino Metro Manila
Region
Asia • Philippines
Coordinates
14.5011°, 120.9994°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On May 6, 1989 at 12:00 AM, RP-C82 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Manila Aero Transport System - MATS, with the event recorded near Manila-Ninoy Aquino Metro Manila.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
18 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 18 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 16, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. While taking off, an engine failed. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. All 18 occupants were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration RP-C82, MSN 20209, year of manufacture 1944.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 14.5011°, 120.9994°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While taking off, an engine failed. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. All 18 occupants were injured.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
16
Estimated Survivors
18
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 18
Operational Details
Operator
Manila Aero Transport System - MATSFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Philippines
Aircraft Details
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