No fatalities

Aircraft crash in coastal waters (RP-C14)

San Juan, PhilippinesFlight

On November 15, 1989, a Douglas DC-3 (registration RP-C14) operated by Victoria Air - Philippines was involved in an aviation accident near San Juan, Philippines in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed approximately 100 meters from the shore under unidentified conditions, resulting in the rescue of all onboard individuals.

What happened

A maritime recovery operation was initiated following an aviation accident involving an aircraft that went down in the sea. The incident occurred at a distance of roughly 100 meters from the coastline. While the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined, the vessel or aircraft reached the water near the shore.

All five people on board were successfully retrieved from the scene. There were no reported fatalities during the rescue operation.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash is currently unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the descent into the ocean have not been established by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Nov 1989 Douglas DC-3 accident near San Juan, Philippines?

An aircraft crashed approximately 100 meters from the shore under unidentified conditions, resulting in the rescue of all onboard individuals.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Nov 1989 Douglas DC-3 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Nov 1989 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration RP-C14, operated by Victoria Air - Philippines, at San Juan, Philippines.