On June 6, 1965, a Douglas DC-6 (registration PI-C950) operated by Filipinas Orient Airways (Fairways) was involved in an aviation accident near Cebu City, Philippines during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the failure of an undercarriage component during the takeoff roll. 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.
An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure during its takeoff roll at Cebu Airport, resulting in the loss of the airframe but no injuries.
What happened
While performing a takeoff roll at Cebu Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its undercarriage components. This structural failure caused the plane to descend toward the runway surface during the high-speed portion of the departure.
As the aircraft sank toward the pavement, it continued to slide along the runway for several yards before the movement eventually ceased. Despite the impact with the runway surface, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
The primary factor in the incident was a failure of the undercarriage during the takeoff phase.
Due to the damage sustained during the slide, the aircraft was declared a total loss (written off).
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the failure of an undercarriage component during the takeoff roll.
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