Emergency landing of cargo aircraft near Santa Rosa

No fatalities • Santa Rosa, Philippines • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo aircraft bound for Manila experienced engine issues and crashed in a rice field during an emergency approach, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

An aircraft scheduled for delivery to Crown Cargo Express departed from Lipa City Airport, destined for Manila. During the approach phase toward Ninoy Aquino Airport, the flight crew notified Air Traffic Control regarding mechanical difficulties involving the engines.

In an effort to perform an emergency landing, the pilot maneuvered the aircraft type toward a suitable landing site. During this maneuver, the plane made contact with power lines. The impact caused the aircraft to crash into a rice paddy field situated in Santa Rosa, approximately 25 kilometers south of the destination airport.

Findings

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no casualties. All nine occupants of the flight managed to exit the wreckage uninjured. The primary factor leading to the crash was the collision with power cables during the emergency descent.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck power lines while the crew was attempting an emergency landing due to engine malfunctions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-08-30 Douglas C-117 Skytrain accident near Santa Rosa, Philippines?

A cargo aircraft bound for Manila experienced engine issues and crashed in a rice field during an emergency approach, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-08-30 Douglas C-117 Skytrain accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-08-30 involved a Douglas C-117 Skytrain, registration RP-C473, operated by Mabuhay Airways, at Santa Rosa, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck power lines while the crew was attempting an emergency landing due to engine malfunctions.

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