No fatalities

Runway Deviation During Takeoff Roll (PI-C875)

Daet, PhilippinesTakeoff (climb)

On September 6, 1973, a Fairchild F27 (registration PI-C875) operated by Air Manila International was involved in an aviation accident near Daet, Philippines during takeoff. 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

Aircraft veered off runway 06 at 60 knots due to nosewheel steering issues. All 24 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll on runway 06, the aircraft encountered technical problems with its nosewheel steering system while traveling at a speed of 60 knots. As a result, the airplane deviated to the right and veered off the runway, eventually coming to rest against a pile of gravel. All 24 occupants on board escaped the incident uninjured. Despite the successful evacuation, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location of the event. No probable cause is explicitly stated in the provided source material.