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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in Wooded Area After Takeoff (RP-C2984)

Coron-Francisco B. Reyes, PhilippinesTakeoff (climb)

On April 2, 2026, a Beechcraft H18 (registration RP-C2984) operated by C. M. Aero Services was involved in an aviation accident near Coron-Francisco B. Reyes, Philippines during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered RP-C2984
Aircraft registered RP-C2984. Photo: Aeroprints.com / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and burned in a wooded area shortly after departing Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport Runway 08. Both pilots were killed, and the aircraft was en route to Sangley Point Airport carrying live fish.

Incident Overview and Location Details A twin-engine aircraft lost control during its initial climb phase shortly after departing from Runway 08 at Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a wooded area and immediately caught fire. The impact and subsequent fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. The flight was scheduled to proceed to Sangley Point Airport in Cavite. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was transporting 63 boxes of live fish. The crew consisted of two individuals: Joseph Jiao, who was serving as the pilot, and Allan Camelon, who was serving as the copilot. Both crew members were killed in the incident.

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