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.
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.