What happened
Following departure from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport, the aircraft was in the process of climbing to an altitude of approximately 400 feet when the crew identified issues with the engine. In response to these mechanical difficulties, the crew decided to perform an emergency return to the airport.
During this maneuver, the aircraft entered a right bank, subsequently lost altitude, and experienced a nose-down pitch of 70 degrees. The plane struck a house in the Paranaque district, situated roughly one kilometer from the airfield. The impact resulted in the total destruction of both the aircraft and the residential structure.
Findings
- The crash resulted in 25 fatalities, comprising all 21 occupants of the aircraft and four individuals located on the ground.
- The sequence of events was initiated by engine problems reported during the climb phase.