4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident involving ten individuals (RP-C2142)

Camiguin Island, PhilippinesFlight

On May 5, 1976, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration RP-C2142) operated by Philippine Aerotransport was involved in an aviation accident near Camiguin Island, Philippines in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aviation accident resulted in four fatalities and six injuries under undetermined circumstances.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred involving an aircraft with an unknown registration. The incident resulted in a total of four fatalities among the occupants on board. Additionally, six individuals sustained various injuries during the event.

At this time, the specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains unverified due to a lack of available data regarding the flight's origin, destination, or precise location. The exact phase of flight at the moment of impact has not been established.

Findings

The precise nature of the accident is currently classified as occurring under unknown circumstances. There are no official conclusions regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the actions of the crew available in the current records.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 1976 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Camiguin Island, Philippines?

An aviation accident resulted in four fatalities and six injuries under undetermined circumstances.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 1976 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 1976 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration RP-C2142, operated by Philippine Aerotransport, at Camiguin Island, Philippines.