What happened
During a scheduled cargo operation from Davao City to Manila, an aircraft carrying two crew members and six passengers experienced a critical loss of lift. The flight was transporting a cargo load of eight crates of gold at the time of the incident.
Immediately following takeoff, while the aircraft had reached an altitude of approximately 75 feet, it entered a stall. The descent forced the plane back onto the runway surface. The momentum of the aircraft prevented it from stopping within the confines of the runway, leading to an overrun. The aircraft eventually came to a stop in a nearby banana plantation, where the fuselage broke into three separate sections.
Despite the structural failure of the aircraft, all eight occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced a stall during the initial climb phase.