11 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident in Zambales Mountains

Mt Zambales, PhilippinesFlight

On November 7, 1968, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Philippine Air Force - Hukbong Himpapawid NG Pilipinas was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Zambales, Philippines in flight. 11 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

An aircraft crashed in the Zambales Mountain range under undetermined circumstances, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred within the Zambales Mountain range. The aircraft, which was operating in the region, impacted the terrain during its flight. There is currently no information regarding the specific flight phase or the exact nature of the impact.

All 11 occupants on board the aircraft perished in the crash. At this time, the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unidentified by investigators.

Findings

The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently classified as unknown. No official conclusions regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the actions of the crew have been released, as the exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined.