Incident Overview
An aircraft departed Lipa City Airport bound for Manila, with the intention of being delivered to Crown Cargo Express for future missions. During the approach to Ninoy Aquino Airport, the crew reported engine problems to air traffic control. The captain initiated an emergency landing, during which the aircraft struck power cables and subsequently crashed in a rice paddy field in Santa Rosa, approximately 25 kilometers south of the airport.
Occupant Status and Damage
All nine occupants aboard the aircraft escaped without injury. However, the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident, as determined by the official investigation, was engine problems for unknown reasons.