Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 July 1990
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Victoria Air Inc.
Registration Number: RP-C140
Location: near San Juan –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: The DC-3 aircraft’s engine.The DC-3 aircraft’s engine.
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a severe engine vibration, prompting an emergency descent. The aircraft crashed near San Juan, attempting to land at Fernando Air Base.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a severe engine vibration, prompting an emergency descent. The aircraft crashed near San Juan, attempting to land at Fernando Air Base.
Description
No. 2 engine vibration forced the crew to carry out an emergency descent. The DC-3 crash-landed near San Juan while attempting to reach Lipa City’s Fernando Air Base.
Primary Cause
Engine vibration caused by a mechanical failure.Engine vibration caused by a mechanical failure.Share on:
