On November 28, 1972, an Avro 748 (registration PI-C1027) operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL was involved in an aviation accident near Bislig, Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The nose gear collapsed following a heavy landing and subsequent bounces on the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine airplane experienced a nose gear collapse and veered off the runway during landing, resulting in no injuries but significant aircraft damage.
What happened
During an approach to runway 23, a twin engine airplane experienced a heavy touchdown. Following the initial impact, the aircraft bounced twice on the runway surface. During this sequence, the nose landing gear failed and collapsed.
As a result of the gear failure, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The plane drifted toward the left side of the runway before eventually coming to a complete stop off the paved surface.
Findings
All 28 occupants on board successfully evacuated the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.
The impact and subsequent excursion caused the aircraft to be declared a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair.
The specific reason for the initial hard landing remains undetermined.
Probable cause
The nose gear collapsed following a heavy landing and subsequent bounces on the runway.