What happened
During the departure phase from Manila Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction involving the loss of power in its right engine. As the plane was ascending, the crew initiated emergency procedures to manage the single-engine situation.
The flight crew directed the aircraft toward an open area in Zapote, situated approximately 10 km away from the departure airfield, to perform an emergency descent. The aircraft subsequently performed a crash landing within this field.
Despite the impact, all 10 occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported, though the passengers and crew sustained minor injuries. The airframe was determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the damage sustained during the landing.
Findings
Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor was the failure of the right engine while the aircraft was in its initial climb phase. The specific underlying reason for this mechanical failure remains undetermined.