No fatalities

2007-10-26: Airbus A320 (RP-C3224) — Philippine Airlines - PAL — Butuan, Philippines

Butuan, PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On October 26, 2007, an Airbus A320 (registration RP-C3224) operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL was involved in an aviation accident near Butuan, Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the aircraft landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered RP-C3224
Aircraft registered RP-C3224. Photo: Amayagan / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

After an uneventful flight from Manila, an aircraft landed on Butuan's 1,965m runway but overran, went down an embankment, and stopped in a coconut grove. Both pilots were seriously injured; 32 passengers had minor injuries.

Incident Overview

The crew conducted a normal approach to Butuan Airport following an uneventful flight from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport. Weather conditions at the time of approach were reported as good.

Landing and Overrun

The aircraft touched down on runway 12/30, which has a length of 1,965 metres. After landing, it was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran the runway, descended an embankment, and eventually came to rest in a coconut grove.

Damage and Injuries

The cockpit was partially destroyed during the incident. Both pilots sustained serious injuries, while 32 passengers escaped with minor injuries. The remaining 120 occupants were unharmed. The aircraft itself was damaged beyond repair.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the aircraft landed too far down the runway, reducing the available landing distance.