What happened
During the departure phase from runway 13 at Manila International Airport, the aircraft encountered a mechanical issue shortly after lifting off. While the plane was in its climbing phase, the right engine ceased functioning properly.
Following the loss of power, the crew received authorization to perform an emergency return to the airport. As the captain executed a 180-degree turn to realign with the runway, the aircraft began to lose altitude rapidly. Due to the diminishing height, the flight crew determined that an immediate landing was necessary and steered the plane toward a nearby rice paddy field.
The impact resulted in a crash landing within the field. The accident resulted in one fatality among the passengers and left seven injuries sustained by the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
Investigations into the incident identified that the primary factor leading to the loss of altitude and subsequent crash was an engine failure occurring during the climb.