Accident Overview
On March 3, 1996, a Cessna 421B, registration N69905, operated by Hi Tech Aviation of Scottsdale, Arizona, crashed into the sea while attempting to land at the airport in Vigan, Philippine Islands. The time of the accident was not reported. The pilot was the only occupant on board.
Flight History
According to the Philippine Air Transportation Office, the aircraft arrived in Manila on March 2, 1996. The next day, it departed for a flight to Vigan with the intention of picking up a passenger and returning to Manila. The aircraft was last seen flying over the airport in the traffic pattern for landing. It is presumed to have crashed into the sea.
Aircraft Information
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft records in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, indicated that they received a bill of sale from Hi Tech Aviation showing the aircraft was sold to a company in Manila on January 19, 1996. The aircraft model is a Cessna 421B, serial number and engine details are not specified in the source.
Weather and Circumstances
The weather at the time of the accident was not reported. The specific circumstances surrounding the accident were also not provided. No information about air traffic control involvement or emergency communications was given.
Other Details
The report does not state whether any injuries occurred, and no damage was explicitly described beyond the aircraft crashing into the sea. The investigation results, if any, are not mentioned.