Masbate - Manila
Flight / Schedule
Masbate - Manila
Aircraft
Beechcraft C-45 ExpeditorRegistration
RP-C719
MSN
4254
Year of Manufacture
1943
Operator
Commuter Air PhilippinesDate
July 26, 1989 at 11:02 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
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 July 26, 1989 at 11:02 AM, Masbate - Manila experienced a crash involving Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, operated by Commuter Air Philippines, with the event recorded near Manila-Ninoy Aquino Metro Manila.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 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: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Upon landing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest upside down, bursting into flames. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. It was inbound to Manilla following a cargo flight from Masbate, carrying a load of fish and shrimps.
Aircraft reference details include registration RP-C719, MSN 4254, year of manufacture 1943.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 14.5011°, 120.9994°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Upon landing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest upside down, bursting into flames. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. It was inbound to Manilla following a cargo flight from Masbate, carrying a load of fish and shrimps.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Masbate - Manila
Operator
Commuter Air PhilippinesFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Philippines
Aircraft Details
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