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Aircraft Crash in the Sibuyan Sea After Takeoff from Roxas City Airport (RP-C189)

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On April 26, 1987, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration RP-C189) operated by OASIS - Orient Air System & Integrated Services was involved in an aviation accident near Roxas City, Philippines in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine problems for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the Sibuyan Sea shortly after takeoff from Roxas City Airport due to engine problems, killing both pilots.

Incident Overview A few minutes after departing from Roxas City Airport, the crew of an aircraft experienced engine problems. The aircraft subsequently lost control and crashed into the Sibuyan Sea, located approximately 22 kilometers off the north coast of Panay Island. Both pilots on board were killed in the accident. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the crash was engine problems for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material, and therefore no such details are included in this report. The incident highlights the critical importance of engine reliability and immediate response protocols in the early phase of flight.

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