What happened
During the takeoff phase from runway 13 at Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport, the aircraft began a left turn while climbing. During this maneuver, the left engine suffered a loss of power and subsequently failed. Although the pilot-in-command was authorized to return to the airport, it became apparent that the aircraft could not reach the runway safely.
In an attempt to manage the emergency, the crew directed the aircraft toward a field situated in Fort Bonifacio, which was located less than 5 km northeast of the departure airport. During the descent, the aircraft type struck an electric pole, leading to a crash and a subsequent intense fire. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
- The accident resulted in 7 fatalities and 17 injuries among the occupants.
- The primary factor leading to the crash was the failure of the left engine during the climb.