On July 19, 2005, a Yakovlev Yak-40 (registration RP-C2803) operated by Interisland Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Caticlan (Malay), Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was too low on final approach and struck the ground short of runway 06. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A three-engine aircraft struck the ground short of runway 06 during final approach to Caticlan-Malay Airport. All 23 occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occurrence
During final approach to runway 06 at Caticlan-Malay Airport, a three-engine aircraft descended too low and struck the ground before reaching the runway threshold. Upon impact with the raised lip of the runway, a tyre burst. The aircraft continued for several dozen meters before coming to rest.
Aftermath
All 23 occupants on board evacuated without injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was deemed beyond repair. During the subsequent removal of the aircraft from the runway, the undercarriage collapsed.
Airport Information
Caticlan-Malay Airport features a concrete runway measuring 950 meters in length.
Probable cause
The aircraft was too low on final approach and struck the ground short of runway 06.