Aircraft fire following hard landing

No fatalities • Naga City, Philippines • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-06-24 NAMC YS-11 accident near Naga City, Philippines?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-06-24 NAMC YS-11 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-06-24 involved a NAMC YS-11, registration RP-C1981, operated by Air Philippines, at Naga City, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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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