50 fatalities

1987-06-26: Philippine Airlines Flight 206

On June 26, 1987, a Philippine Airlines Flight 206 was involved in an aviation accident. 50 people were killed. The investigation identified controlled flight into terrain as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 26, 1987, Philippine Airlines Flight 206, a Hawker Siddeley HS 748, struck a mountain while en route to Baguio, killing all 50 aboard.

Accident Overview

On June 26, 1987, Philippine Airlines Flight 206, a Hawker Siddeley HS 748 aircraft, crashed into a mountain during a domestic flight from Manila Domestic Airport to Loakan Airport in Baguio, Philippines. The flight carried 50 individuals, all of whom lost their lives in the accident. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.

Flight Details

The flight operated under the route designator Philippine Airlines Flight 206, serving as a scheduled domestic service between Manila and Baguio. The flight originated at Manila Domestic Airport in Metro Manila with a destination of Loakan Airport in Baguio. The accident occurred while the aircraft was en route to Baguio.

Fatalities

The source reports 50 fatalities among the occupants. No survivors were recorded.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident was conducted by relevant authorities. However, no probable cause has been stated in the source material.

Contributing factors

controlled flight into terrain