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Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport Crash: Right Engine Failure During Initial Climb (RP-C314)

Manila-Ninoy Aquino, PhilippinesTakeoff (climb)

On May 18, 1990, a Beechcraft 1900C (registration RP-C314) operated by Aerolift Philippines was involved in an aviation accident near Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Philippines during takeoff. 25 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine during initial climb for undetermined reasons. It was reported that the crew failed to follow emergency procedures which was considered as a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a house in Paranaque after a right engine failure during initial climb from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport, killing all 21 occupants and four people on the ground.

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events Following departure from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport, the aircraft was in the initial climb phase, reaching an altitude of approximately 400 feet, when the flight crew reported engine problems. In response to the reported issues, the crew decided to return to the airport for an emergency landing. Shortly after this decision, the aircraft began to bank to the right, lost altitude, and pitched down at an angle of 70 degrees before impacting a residential structure in the Paranaque district, located approximately one kilometer from the airport. The collision resulted in the destruction of both the aircraft and the house. The incident resulted in the deaths of all 21 individuals on board the aircraft, as well as four people on the ground.

Probable cause

Failure of the right engine during initial climb for undetermined reasons. It was reported that the crew failed to follow emergency procedures which was considered as a contributing factor. When the right engine failed, the aircraft was still in takeoff configuration with flaps and gear down.
Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 May 1990 Beechcraft 1900C accident near Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Philippines?

An aircraft crashed into a house in Paranaque after a right engine failure during initial climb from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport, killing all 21 occupants and four people on the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 May 1990 Beechcraft 1900C accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 25 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 May 1990 involved a Beechcraft 1900C, registration RP-C314, operated by Aerolift Philippines, at Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the right engine during initial climb for undetermined reasons. It was reported that the crew failed to follow emergency procedures which was considered as a contributing factor. When the right engine failed, the aircraft was still in takeoff configuration with flaps and gear down.

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