No fatalities

1983-12-13: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (RP-C287) — Philair — Manila, Philippines

Manila, PhilippinesTakeoff (climb)

On December 13, 1983, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration RP-C287) operated by Philair was involved in an aviation accident near Manila, Philippines during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine during initial climb for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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After departing Manila Airport, an aircraft suffered a right engine failure during climb. The crew performed an emergency landing in a field near Zapote, about 10 km away. All 10 occupants sustained minor injuries; the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Description

Shortly after takeoff from Manila Airport, while the aircraft was climbing, the right engine failed. The crew reacted by attempting an emergency landing in an open field located in Zapote, approximately 10 kilometers from the airport.

Emergency Landing

The aircraft executed a crash landing in the field, coming to rest after impact. The landing was performed under emergency conditions following the engine failure.

Aftermath

All ten occupants aboard the aircraft escaped with minor injuries. The aircraft itself was damaged beyond repair.

Investigation

An official investigation was conducted to determine the cause of the accident. The findings focused on the engine failure that occurred during the initial climb phase.

Probable Cause

The probable cause of the accident was determined to be the failure of the right engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.