No fatalities

2013-10-19: BAe 146 (RP-C5525) — Skyjet Airlines — Balesin, Philippines

Balesin, PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On October 19, 2013, a BAe 146 (registration RP-C5525) operated by Skyjet Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Balesin, Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered RP-C5525
Aircraft registered RP-C5525. Photo: Aeroprints.com / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A charter flight from Manila to Balesin overran the runway after landing in heavy rain, losing its nose gear and coming to rest offshore in Lamon Bay. All 75 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Accident Details

A charter flight operating between Manila and Balesin was carrying tourists en route to the Balesin Island Club. The aircraft, a four-engine type, conducted its approach and landing under poor weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall.

After touching down, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the end of the runway, during which the nose gear was lost. The aircraft continued beyond the runway and came to rest in the waters of Lamon Bay, a few dozen meters offshore.

All 75 occupants on board evacuated without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond economical repair.

Outcome

The aircraft was written off due to the extent of the damage. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.