No fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Veers Off Runway and Burns After Landing in Manilla (RP-C719)

Manila-Ninoy Aquino, PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On July 26, 1989, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration RP-C719) operated by Commuter Air Philippines was involved in an aviation accident near Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control upon landing because the right main tyre was flat. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine cargo aircraft carrying fish and shrimps from Masbate veered off the runway upon landing at Manilla, flipped upside down, and burst into flames. Both pilots sustained injuries.

Accident Overview

A twin-engine cargo aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing at Manilla, resulting in a runway excursion. The aircraft veered off the runway, came to rest inverted, and was subsequently engulfed in flames. The fire destroyed the aircraft.

Flight Details

The aircraft was operating a cargo flight from Masbate to Manilla, carrying a load of fish and shrimps. Both pilots were on board and were injured in the accident.

Sequence of Events

Upon touchdown, the aircraft went out of control, departed the runway, and overturned. It came to rest upside down and burst into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the loss of control upon landing was attributed to a flat right main tire.