No fatalities

Aircraft disappearance following takeoff from Masbate Airport (RP-C707)

Masbate, PhilippinesTakeoff (climb)

On August 14, 1991, a Beechcraft E18 (registration RP-C707) operated by Commuter Air Philippines was involved in an aviation accident near Masbate, Philippines during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered RP-C707
Aircraft registered RP-C707. Photo: Aeroprints.com / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An unidentified aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after departing from Masbate Airport under unknown circumstances.

What happened

An aviation incident occurred involving an aircraft that departed from Masbate Airport. Shortly after the initial takeoff phase, the aircraft went down in the sea. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined, as the crash took place under unknown circumstances.

At this time, there is no information regarding the specific aircraft registration or the exact model of the plane involved. There is also no official confirmation regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the event, as the status of the occupants remains unknown. The incident took place in the waters near the departure site of Masidade Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Aug 1991 Beechcraft E18 accident near Masbate, Philippines?

An unidentified aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after departing from Masbate Airport under unknown circumstances.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Aug 1991 Beechcraft E18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Aug 1991 involved a Beechcraft E18, registration RP-C707, operated by Commuter Air Philippines, at Masbate, Philippines.