What happened
During the final approach phase into Manila International Airport, an unidentified aircraft type descended below the required glide path. The plane made contact with the ground approximately 50 meters before reaching the runway threshold.
The force of the impact caused two engines to be severed from the airframe. Following this structural failure, the aircraft became uncontrollable and underwent a crash landing. A subsequent fire broke out at the site, resulting in the partial destruction of the plane.
Despite the severity of the impact and the ensuing flames, all 82 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without injury. However, the accident resulted in 51 injuries and two fatalities among the passengers.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified that the crew failed to adhere to the established approach checklist. This error in configuration, combined with a significant lack of crew coordination, caused the aircraft to descend below its intended glide slope.