Aircraft crash near Kasibu involving 17 fatalities

17 fatalities • Kasibu, Philippines • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Kasibu, Philippines, resulting in the deaths of all 17 people on board.

What happened

On the morning of the accident, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport at 08:34 local time, with a scheduled arrival at Cauayan Airport at 09:40. During the flight, the crew provided updates to air traffic control, noting their position approximately 96 km from their destination at 09:19. Due to the presence of favorable winds, the captain updated the estimated time of arrival to 09:37.

At 09:30, while operating within cloud cover, the aircraft collided with a mountain slope situated near Kasibu, roughly 77 km southwest of Cauayan Airport. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were 17 fatalities and no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

  • The aircraft was flying in instrument meteorological conditions (clouds) at the time of the collision.
  • The crash occurred while the aircraft was in the en route phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while flying through clouds.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-12-07 Let L-410 accident near Kasibu, Philippines?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Kasibu, Philippines, resulting in the deaths of all 17 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-12-07 Let L-410 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 17 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-12-07 involved a Let L-410, registration RP-C3883, operated by Asian Spirit, at Kasibu, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while flying through clouds.

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