Manila - Catarman

On November 14, 2005 at 12:00 AM, Manila - Catarman experienced a crash involving BAe 146, operated by Asian Spirit, with the event recorded near Catarman Samar.

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

38 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 38 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 32, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. Following an uneventful flight from Manila, the crew started the approach to Catarman Airport. Weather conditions were marginal and the runway was wet due to rain falls. After landing on runway 04/22 which is 1,350 metres long, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest in a paddy field. All 38 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond economical repair. Aquaplaning may be a factor.

Aircraft reference details include registration RP-C2995, MSN E2034, year of manufacture 1985.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 12.5098°, 124.6634°.