Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft operating a flight from Manila to Zamboanga with an intermediate stop in Mactan, Cebu, crashed into Mount Guiting-Guiting on Sibuyan Island. The accident occurred while the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 5,000 feet en route to Mactan.
Weather Conditions
The pilot encountered poor weather conditions, including stormy weather and poor visibility, prior to the collision with the terrain.
Occupants and Damage
The aircraft was carrying all 10 occupants, none of whom survived the crash. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the mountain slope.
Location
Mount Guiting-Guiting is located in the center of Sibuyan Island, an island in the Philippines.
Official Findings
The official probable cause of the accident was determined to be controlled flight into terrain.