Coron - Manila

Shortly after takeoff from Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport, while climbing in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was on its way to Maila, carrying a load of lobsters and crabs.

Flight / Schedule

Coron - Manila

Registration

RP-C2446

MSN

LD-437

Year of Manufacture

1970

Date

December 17, 1993 at 12:00 PM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Palawan

Region

Asia • Philippines

Narrative Report

On December 17, 1993 at 12:00 PM, Coron - Manila experienced a crash involving Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, operated by Air Link International Aviation, with the event recorded near Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Palawan.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

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

Shortly after takeoff from Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport, while climbing in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was on its way to Maila, carrying a load of lobsters and crabs.

Aircraft reference details include registration RP-C2446, MSN LD-437, year of manufacture 1970.

Fatalities

Total

2

Crew

2

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport, while climbing in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was on its way to Maila, carrying a load of lobsters and crabs.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Schedule / Flight

Coron - Manila

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Asia • Philippines

Aircraft Details

Registration

RP-C2446

MSN

LD-437

Year of Manufacture

1970