No fatalities

2006-11-02: Yakovlev Yak-40 (RP-C2695) — Interisland Airlines — Caticlan (Malay), Philippines

Caticlan (Malay), PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On November 2, 2006, a Yakovlev Yak-40 (registration RP-C2695) 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: Loss of control after a tyre burst on landing. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781198531Data APIEditorial standards

A positioning flight from Manila suffered a left tyre burst on landing at Caticlan, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and sustain substantial damage. All three crew members escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview

A crew of three was operating a positioning flight from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport to Caticlan, intended to carry a group of tourists. Upon touchdown at the destination, the left tyre burst, leading to a loss of directional control. The aircraft deviated to the left, exited the runway, and contacted a grassy area. The left main landing gear subsequently collapsed, and the aircraft came to rest in the grassy terrain.

Aircraft Damage and Crew Status

The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, but all three crew members escaped without injury. No other persons were on board as the flight was a positioning leg.

Official Findings

The accident investigation determined the probable cause to be a loss of control after a tyre burst on landing. No further causal factors were cited in the official report.