History of Flight
On December 9, 2023, at approximately 0805H, an Allied Ag-cat G164A aircraft with registration RP-R1130, operated by South Pacific Aerial Spraying Services, sustained substantial damage following an overrun during landing at MD PAVI Aerodrome Runway 22 in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, Philippines. The flight had departed from the same aerodrome at around 0730H for the pilot's first agricultural spraying operation of the day. The first load was completed uneventfully. For the second load, the aircraft was loaded with 500 liters of chemicals. After completing the spraying operations, the aircraft returned for landing. During the landing, the aircraft floated and touched down beyond the middle part of the runway, then bounced three times. The aircraft continued rolling and exited the end of the runway. The pilot applied full brakes, causing the aircraft to nose over. The propeller struck the ground, and the aircraft settled in an upside-down position. The aircraft came to a complete stop approximately 40 meters from the end of Runway 22 at coordinates 7.331191N, 125.594728E. The pilot, the sole occupant, egressed safely and did not sustain any injuries.
Aircraft and Crew Information
The aircraft was an Allied Ag-cat G164A manufactured in 1975, serial number 103, with a Pratt & Whitney R985-AN-14B piston engine and a Hamilton counter-weight propeller. The aircraft had a valid Certificate of Airworthiness until January 5, 2024, and a valid Certificate of Registration until March 14, 2024. The airframe total time was 17,097+29 hours. The pilot, a male Filipino born March 21, 1999, held a Commercial Pilot License valid until December 31, 2026, with type ratings for C152, C172, and Agcat G-164A. His medical certificate was valid until November 25, 2024. At the time of the incident, his grand total time was 545+46 hours, and on type 381+13 hours.
Meteorological Conditions
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) prevailed at the time of the occurrence. The wind was reported to be calm.
Aerodrome Information
MD Panabo Agri-Ventures, Inc (MD PAVI) Aerodrome is located in Barangay Kasilak, Panabo City, Davao del Norte. The runway is designated 04/22, with a length of 700 meters and a width of 15 meters, surfaced with compacted macadam. The runway strip dimensions are 760 meters by 30 meters. Operations are limited to aircraft with an overall length of 9 meters or less and must be conducted in VMC during daytime only.
Wreckage and Damage
The aircraft wreckage was located at the runway end safety area. The nose-over caused damage to the wings, airframe, vertical stabilizer, and propeller. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the occurrence was attributed to the pilot's decision to execute a go-around despite insufficient runway remaining, leading to an aircraft overrun.