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Aircraft fire following hard landing (RP-C1981)

Naga City, PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On June 24, 1996, a NAMC YS-11 (registration RP-C1981) operated by Air Philippines was involved in an aviation accident near Naga City, Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a hard landing on the right main gear which led to a loss of control and a subsequent fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant fire damage after a hard landing resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent blaze.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a heavy impact with the runway surface, specifically striking with the right main landing gear first. This initial contact caused the aircraft to lose directional control, leading to a slide along the runway for several dozen meters. Following the excursion, the aircraft caught fire and was subsequently destroyed by the flames.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the incident was the hard landing involving the right main gear.
  • There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported among the 34 occupants on board.
  • The aircraft was completely lost due to the post-landing fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a hard landing on the right main gear which led to a loss of control and a subsequent fire.

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