Aircraft crash near Tuguegarao Airport

3 fatalities • Tuguegarao, Philippines • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area near Tuguegarao Airport after losing visual contact with the runway during its approach.

What happened

During the approach phase to Tuguegarao Airport, a twin engine aircraft encountered cloud cover, which resulted in the crew losing sight of the runway. While flying through the clouds, the aircraft collided with the top of a hill. The impact occurred in a heavily wooded region situated approximately 3 km before the runway threshold.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered clouds during its final approach.
  • The crew was unable to maintain visual reference to the landing strip.
  • The collision with terrain led to the destruction of the aircraft.
  • There were three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The crew lost visual contact with the runway due to cloud cover, leading to a controlled flight into terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-12-12 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Tuguegarao, Philippines?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area near Tuguegarao Airport after losing visual contact with the runway during its approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-12-12 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-12-12 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration RP-C868, operated by Chemtrad Aviation, at Tuguegarao, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew lost visual contact with the runway due to cloud cover, leading to a controlled flight into terrain.

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