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Emergency landing attempt results in aircraft fire

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On January 17, 1986, a Douglas DC-3 operated by Private Philippine was involved in an aviation accident near Canlubang, Philippines in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck power cables during an emergency landing attempt following technical malfunctions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced technical issues during flight, leading to an emergency declaration and a subsequent crash into a field.

What happened

During the flight, the crew encountered mechanical difficulties that necessitated an emergency declaration. While attempting to perform an emergency landing, the aircraft collided with overhead power lines. The impact caused the plane to crash into an open field, where it subsequently caught fire.

Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire, which resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, all 10 occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage. There were zero fatalities and no reported injuries among those on board.

Findings

  • The crew encountered technical complications during the en route phase of flight.
  • The collision with power cables was a primary factor in the crash sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck power cables during an emergency landing attempt following technical malfunctions.

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