On December 23, 1988, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration RP-C2662) operated by LBC Air Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Manunggal, Philippines during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft flew into the terrain while under controlled flight conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Mactan Airport during nighttime operations in poor weather.
What happened
During a night flight, a twin engine aircraft was performing an approach toward Mactan Airport. At the time of the incident, the area was experiencing marginal weather conditions. While navigating the approach, the aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Manunggal, situated approximately 24 km northwest of the destination airport.
The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate upon hitting the terrain. There were two fatalities involving the flight crew, as both pilots were killed in the accident.
Findings
The crash occurred during the approach phase of flight.
Environmental factors included low visibility due to marginal weather and nighttime operations.
The primary factor in the accident was controlled flight into terrain.
Probable cause
The aircraft flew into the terrain while under controlled flight conditions.