No fatalities

Aircraft overrun at Manila Airport (PI-C947)

Manila, PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On April 23, 1969, a Douglas DC-3 (registration PI-C947) operated by Filipinas Orient Airways (Fairways) was involved in an aviation accident near Manila, Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew was unable to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance after touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 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 experienced an overrun following touchdown at Manila Airport, resulting in significant damage but no injuries to those on board.

What happened

During the landing phase at Manila Airport, the flight crew encountered issues attempting to decelerate the aircraft within the available runway length. Following the initial touchdown, the plane failed to stop before the end of the paved surface and overran the runway.

As the vessel exited the runway, the undercarriage was lost. The movement continued until the aircraft reached a final position approximately 75 meters beyond the runway threshold.

Impact and casualties

There were 31 occupants on board during the incident. All individuals managed to evacuate the aircraft safely, and there were zero injuries reported among the passengers or crew. While no lives were lost, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Probable cause

The crew was unable to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.