No fatalities

Aircraft crash during landing results in injuries (PI-C485)

Cagayán de Oro-Lumbia, PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On October 23, 1962, a Douglas DC-3 (registration PI-C485) operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL was involved in an aviation accident near Cagayán de Oro-Lumbia, Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 sustained significant damage and caught fire following a crash during its landing phase, resulting in injuries to all onboard personnel.

What happened

During the final approach and landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a mishap that led to it crashing. Upon impact with the ground, the vessel came to rest in a state of intense fire. The incident resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

All three crew members on board sustained injuries during the event. There were no fatalities reported among the personnel involved in the accident.

Findings

The aircraft was consumed by flames following the impact, leading to its complete loss. The specific mechanical or operational reasons for the loss of control during landing were not detailed in the available report.