1 fatality

1999-06-09: Britten-Norman Islander (RP-C471) — PacificAir - Pacific Airways — Coron-Francisco B. Reyes, Philippines

Coron-Francisco B. Reyes, PhilippinesFlight

On June 9, 1999, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration RP-C471) operated by PacificAir - Pacific Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Coron-Francisco B. Reyes, Philippines in flight. One person was killed. 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.

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A single-engine aircraft crashed into the sea near Coron, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the waters situated off the coast of Coron. The aircraft, which was being operated with only the pilot on board, went down in the sea. The impact resulted in one fatality, as the pilot was killed in the crash. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain unidentified.

Findings

At this time, the exact reasons for the accident are unknown. Investigators have not yet determined the specific sequence of events that led to the aircraft entering the water, and the circumstances of the crash remain undetermined.