We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The aircraft departed Malabang at 1540LT under VFR rules in good weather conditions. While overflying the Lanao Lake at an altitude of 2,300 feet, weather conditions worsened but the captain decided to continue under VFR mode. Approaching Marawi in poor visibility, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain and disintegrated on impact. A passenger survived while 31 other occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): Pilot factor: The pilot continued to fly VFR into unfavourable we
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) · 31 fatalities