No fatalities

1992-07-11: Beechcraft H18 (RP-C1104) — PacificAir - Pacific Airways — Cagayán de Oro-Lumbia, Philippines

Cagayán de Oro-Lumbia, PhilippinesTakeoff (climb)

On July 11, 1992, a Beechcraft H18 (registration RP-C1104) operated by PacificAir - Pacific Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Cagayán de Oro-Lumbia, Philippines during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered a loss of power due to an engine failure during the initial climb phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781210903Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during its initial climb, resulting in a crash and four injuries.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft was performing its initial climb immediately following departure. During this phase, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. This loss of power caused the plane to lose altitude rapidly.

The descent ended in a crash in the vicinity of the airport. There were four individuals on board at the time of the accident, and all four occupants sustained injuries during the impact.

Findings

Official investigations into the incident identified that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring shortly after takeoff. The specific underlying reason for the engine's malfunction remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered a loss of power due to an engine failure during the initial climb phase.