What happened
During a flight originating from Sanga-Sanga Airport on Tawi-Tawi Island, the crew began their descent toward Zamboanga Airport. The flight proceeded without incident until the aircraft reached the final approach phase. During this stage of the landing sequence, the twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of altitude and impacted the water approximately 300 metres from the coastline.
Following the impact, the aircraft submerged beneath the surface. Despite the crash, all 14 people on board were successfully recovered by rescue teams. No fatalities were reported in the incident.
Findings
- The aircraft lost altitude while on final approach to the destination airport.