2 fatalities

Fatal single-engine aircraft accident near Mutya (PI-C56)

Mutya, PhilippinesFlight

On July 27, 1962, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter (registration PI-C56) operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL was involved in an aviation accident near Mutya, Philippines in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed in the Mutya region, resulting in two fatalities and leaving the exact cause of the accident undetermined.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident involving a single-engine aircraft occurred in the vicinity of Mutya. Following the disappearance of the flight, investigators located the wreckage approximately 60 km south of the path originally intended by the crew. The impact resulted in two fatalities, as both individuals on board were killed.

Findings

At this stage of the investigation, the specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown. Authorities have not yet determined why the aircraft deviated significantly from its planned route or what triggered the terminal descent.