Manila - Masbate
Flight / Schedule
Manila - Masbate
Aircraft
NAMC YS-11Registration
RP-C3592
MSN
2108
Year of Manufacture
1969
Operator
Asian SpiritDate
January 2, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Masbate Masbate
Region
Asia • Philippines
Coordinates
12.3688°, 123.6239°
Narrative Report
On January 2, 2008 at 07:35 AM, Manila - Masbate experienced a crash involving NAMC YS-11, operated by Asian Spirit, with the event recorded near Masbate Masbate.
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.
47 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 47 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 43, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After landing at Masbate Airport, the twin engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, veered to the right and collided with a concrete wall. All 47 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. At the time of the accident, wind was from 040 at 11 knots gusting to 14 knots.
Aircraft reference details include registration RP-C3592, MSN 2108, year of manufacture 1969.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 12.3688°, 123.6239°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After landing at Masbate Airport, the twin engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, veered to the right and collided with a concrete wall. All 47 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. At the time of the accident, wind was from 040 at 11 knots gusting to 14 knots.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
43
Estimated Survivors
47
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 47
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Manila - Masbate
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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