Stall and crash during training flight at Manila International Airport

5 fatalities • Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Philippines • Takeoff (climb)

A training flight involving a crew of three and two passengers resulted in a fatal crash into residential buildings near Manila-Intl Airport.

What happened

During a local training mission operating out of Manila-Intl Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control during a critical phase of flight. The flight was being conducted with a total of five people on board, consisting of three crew members and two passengers. While the flight crew was attempting to execute a go-around maneuver while managing an engine failure, the airplane entered a stall.

Following the stall, the aircraft descended into a residential area near the airport, striking several houses. The impact resulted in five fatalities, including both pilots and three individuals on the ground. Additionally, three people sustained serious injuries during the event. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified that the crew's assessment of the aircraft's capabilities was inaccurate. Specifically, the crew exhibited overconfidence and miscalculated the performance limits of the plane during the engine-out procedure. The primary factor leading to the crash was that the aircraft speed was insufficient to maintain flight during the maneuver, which directly triggered the stall.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall because the crew failed to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around with one engine inoperative.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-10-18 Avro 748 accident near Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Philippines?

A training flight involving a crew of three and two passengers resulted in a fatal crash into residential buildings near Manila-Intl Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-10-18 Avro 748 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-10-18 involved a Avro 748, registration PK-RHS, operated by Mandala Airlines, at Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall because the crew failed to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around with one engine inoperative.

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