On October 7, 1978, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration RP-C2152) operated by Acme Plywood & Veneer Company was involved in an aviation accident near Divilacan, Philippines in flight. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed into a mountain slope while navigating through thunderstorm activity. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside in the eastern portion of Luzon Island during thunderstorm activity, resulting in eight fatalities.
What happened
During a flight through active thunderstorm weather, a twin engine airplane struck a mountain slope situated near Divilacan, located in the eastern region of Luzon Island. The impact occurred while the aircraft was in the cruise phase of its flight.
Following the accident, rescue operations were conducted at the crash site. Of the total occupants on board, eight fatalities were recorded. Two passengers were successfully recovered from the wreckage without fatal injuries.
Findings
The aircraft encountered severe weather conditions involving thunderstorm activity during its cruise.
The flight path led the aircraft into terrain near the municipality of Divilacan.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed into a mountain slope while navigating through thunderstorm activity.
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