No fatalities

Aircraft excursion at Catarman Airport (10602)

Catarman, PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On December 19, 1988, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 10602) operated by Philippine Air Force - Hukbong Himpapawid NG Pilipinas was involved in an aviation accident near Catarman, Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft skidded off the runway due to the presence of a wet runway surface during landing. 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.

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An aircraft veered off the runway and struck an earth mound after skidding on a wet surface during landing at Catarman Airport.

What happened

During the landing phase at Catarman Airport, a Cessna (registration not provided) experienced a loss of directional control on the runway. The runway surface was notably wet at the time of the incident. As the aircraft decelerated, it began to skid across the tarmac, eventually veering off the paved surface.

Following the excursion from the runway, the aircraft collided with an earth mount located near the airfield. The impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the structural damage was deemed beyond repair.

Outcomes

Despite the significant damage to the airframe, there were no casualties reported in the accident. All 16 occupants on board successfully evacuated the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The passenger manifest included high-ranking officials, such as the Philippine Secretary of Defense, though all personnel remained unharmed during the collision.

Probable cause

The aircraft skidded off the runway due to the presence of a wet runway surface during landing.