What happened
A positioning flight, intended to transport a group of tourists, was operating from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport to Caticlan when the incident occurred. Upon completing the landing phase at Caticlan, the aircraft experienced a burst of the left tire. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to deviate toward the left side of the runway. Following the deviation, the plane veered off the paved surface and entered a grassy area. During the excursion, the left main landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to come to a stop.
Findings
- The primary factor in the excursion was the burst of the left tire immediately following touchdown.
- There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the three crew members on board.
- The aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair.