What happened
During the final approach phase of flight toward the threshold of runway 24 at Manila International Airport, an aircraft impacted the ground. The impact occurred approximately 22 km away from the intended runway. Following the collision, the aircraft caught fire.
Of the total occupants on board, only two individuals were successfully rescued: one passenger and a member of the cabin crew. The accident resulted in 45 fatalities.
Findings
Investigations into the crash indicate that the flight crew did not recognize that the aircraft had descended to an insufficient altitude. This failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach led to the ground impact.