Aircraft crash near Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport

2 fatalities • Coron-Francisco B. Reyes, Philippines • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine cargo flight crashed into a mountainside near Coron, Philippines, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

A cargo flight operating from Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport ended in a fatal accident during its initial climb. The twin engine aircraft was transporting 700 kilograms of fish to Manila at the time of the incident. While ascending through unfavorable weather conditions, the aircraft impacted the slope of Mt Tagbao, which is situated approximately 9 km from the departure airfield.

Search efforts located the wreckage one day after the impact. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both members of the flight crew perished in the crash.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions during the climb phase.
  • The flight path intersected with the terrain of Mt Tagbao.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside while climbing through adverse weather conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2004-10-16 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Coron-Francisco B. Reyes, Philippines?

A twin-engine cargo flight crashed into a mountainside near Coron, Philippines, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2004-10-16 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2004-10-16 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration RP-C1325, operated by PacificAir - Pacific Airways, at Coron-Francisco B. Reyes, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside while climbing through adverse weather conditions.

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