What happened
During a charter operation traveling from Manila to Balesin, a four-engine aircraft experienced a runway excursion. The flight was transporting passengers destined for the Balesin Island Club when the aircraft attempted to land amidst significant weather challenges, specifically heavy rainfall.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. This resulted in an overrun that caused the loss of the nose landing gear. The momentum of the aircraft carried it off the airfield and into the waters of Lamon Bay, coming to a stop a short distance from the shore.
Despite the impact and the vessel ending up offshore, all 75 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The landing was conducted during periods of heavy rain and poor visibility.
- The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance following landing.