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Aircraft Overrun and Crash at Iligan-Maria Christina Airport (PI-C532)

Iligan, PhilippinesTakeoff (climb)

On May 9, 1970, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration PI-C532) operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL was involved in an aviation accident near Iligan, Philippines during takeoff. One person was killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft attempted takeoff in zero visibility due to fog at Iligan-Maria Christina Airport. It failed to rotate, overran, and crashed into a sandpile and rockpile, killing the copilot and injuring passengers.

Incident Overview and Conditions An aircraft attempted a takeoff from Iligan-Maria Christina Airport under zero visibility caused by foggy conditions. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or date of the event. ## Sequence of Events For unknown reasons, the airplane was unable to rotate during the takeoff attempt. As a result, the aircraft overran the runway and crashed into a sandpile and rockpile. ## Casualties and Damage The copilot was killed in the accident, while several passengers were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The source does not state a probable cause.

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What happened in the 9 May 1970 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Iligan, Philippines?

An aircraft attempted takeoff in zero visibility due to fog at Iligan-Maria Christina Airport. It failed to rotate, overran, and crashed into a sandpile and rockpile, killing the copilot and injuring passengers.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 May 1970 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 May 1970 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration PI-C532, operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL, at Iligan, Philippines.

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