What happened
During a flight traveling from Cagayan de Sulu toward Zamboanga, the crew experienced mechanical issues involving the engines. Due to these technical difficulties, the decision was made to ditch the aircraft in the water. The impact occurred in the sea near Pilas Island.
Following the accident, rescue efforts successfully recovered three individuals from the site. However, the incident resulted in nine fatalities. Despite search efforts, the wreckage of the plane was not located following the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the event determined that the primary factor leading to the ditching was an engine failure of undetermined origin.