Forced Landing of Tecnam P2002-JF in Pangasinan (RP-C1886)

Incident Overview and Investigation Authority On September 11, 2025, at approximately 1150 local time, a Tecnam P2002-JF aircraft with registration RP-C1886 was involved in a forced landing accident at Brgy. Santiago, Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. The aircraft was owned and operated by WCC Aviation Company, Inc., a flight training organization based at WCC Airfield in Brgy. Linmansangan, Binalonan. The incident was reported to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Operations Center and subsequently investigated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board (AAIIB), the mandated investigation authority within CAAP. The final report was published on the CAAP website on May 6, 2026. ## Flight History and Sequence of Events The aircraft departed WCC Airfield Runway 17 on a scheduled pre-solo training flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). On board were one flight instructor and one student pilot. The takeoff roll and liftoff were uneventful, with the student pilot acting as the pilot flying. At approximately 200 feet above ground level during the initial climb, both occupants experienced severe engine vibration accompanied by an abrupt loss of power. Engine RPM decreased from about 2,100 to 1,600. No abnormal sounds, smoke, odors, or warning lights were observed. The flight instructor immediately assumed control of the aircraft and transmitted a radio call to Binalonan Tower reporting an engine problem. The instructor initially considered returning via Runway 35. However, during the turn, the aircraft continued to lose altitude and airspeed, leading the instructor to assess that a runway return was not feasible. The instructor elected to execute a forced landing in an open rice field located approximately 1.3 nautical miles south of the airfield. Both occupants exited the aircraft safely. Local residents arrived first at the site, followed by personnel from the local government unit and WCC Aviation, who assisted and secured the area. ## Personnel and Aircraft Information The flight instructor was a 27-year-old Filipino female holding a Commercial Pilot License valid until August 31, 2027, with type ratings for Airplane: Single Land – C152 and P2002-JF. Her Class 1 medical certificate was valid until September 11, 2026. As of September 10, 2025, her total flying time was 2,927 + 45 hours, with 207 + 10 hours on type. The student pilot was a 21-year-old Filipino male holding a Student Pilot License. His Class 2 medical certificate was valid until February 13, 2026. As of September 10, 2025, his total flying time was 8 + 10 hours, all on type. The Tecnam P2002-JF is a two-seater side-by-side, low-wing aircraft manufactured by Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.R.L. in Italy. The aircraft involved had serial number 084 and was manufactured in 2008. Its Certificate of Airworthiness was valid until November 20, 2025, and its Certificate of Registration was valid until April 9, 2026. The airframe total time as of September 10, 2025, was 7,862 + 34 hours. The aircraft was powered by a BRP Rotax 912 S2-01 reciprocating engine with serial number 9139606. The engine total time as of September 10, 2025, was 956 + 35 hours. The propeller was a Hoffman Wood Twin Blade Fixed Pitch model H0176HM-A-174-177C with serial number 80706, and its total time as of September 10, 2025, was 4,189 + 34 hours. ## Damage and Environmental Conditions The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Minor damage was noted to the irrigation canal and rice field where the aircraft landed. No injuries were reported to the crew or passengers. Based on records from the WCC Binalonan Airfield, the available METAR information at 0200 UTC indicated wind from 180 degrees at 10 knots, sky condition FEW 025, visibility 9999, temperature 30°C, dewpoint 25°C, and no significant changes (NOSIG). ## Probable Cause and Findings The investigation did not establish a definitive probable cause, as the reported engine performance degradation could not be conclusively determined, and no direct physical evidence was identified to substantiate the condition.