Manila - Catarman
Flight / Schedule
Manila - Catarman
Aircraft
BAe 146Registration
RP-C2995
MSN
E2034
Year of Manufacture
1985
Operator
Asian SpiritDate
November 14, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Catarman Samar
Region
Asia • Philippines
Coordinates
12.5098°, 124.6634°
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
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°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
6
Passengers On Board
32
Estimated Survivors
38
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 38
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Manila - Catarman
Operator
Asian SpiritFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
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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