Cagayan de Oro - Jolo

On July 4, 2021 at 11:30 AM, Cagayan de Oro - Jolo experienced a crash involving Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by Philippine Air Force - Hukbong Himpapawid NG Pilipinas, with the event recorded near Jolo Island Sulu.

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

96 people were known to be on board, 52 fatalities were recorded, 44 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 54.2%.

Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 88, passenger fatalities: 49, other fatalities: 3.

The four engine aircraft departed Cagayan de Oro Airport to transfer troops to Jolo. On board were 88 passengers and a crew of 8, including three pilots. After landing on runway 09 at Jolo Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, collided with several house and came to rest in a wooded area, bursting into flames. At least 49 occupants were killed as well as three people on the ground. All others were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration 5125, MSN 5125, year of manufacture 1988.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 5.9827°, 121.1570°.