Coron - Manila
Flight / Schedule
Coron - Manila
Aircraft
Beechcraft 80 Queen AirRegistration
RP-C2446
MSN
LD-437
Year of Manufacture
1970
Operator
Air Link International AviationDate
December 17, 1993 at 12:00 PM
Type
CRASHFlight 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
Operator
Air Link International AviationFlight 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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