Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 16 October 2004
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander
Owner/operator: Pacific Airways
Registration Number: RP-C1325
Location: 9 km NE of Coron –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: The Islander aircraft’s flight control systems and aerodynamic stability were compromised due to the weather conditions.The Islander aircraft’s flight control systems and aerodynamic stability were compromised due to the weather conditions.
Category: Accident
A Islander aircraft experienced a significant incident due to adverse weather conditions ? heavy rain ? at an altitude near Mount Tagpao. The aircraft carried a substantial quantity of live fish.A Islander aircraft experienced a significant incident due to adverse weather conditions ? heavy rain ? at an altitude near Mount Tagpao. The aircraft carried a substantial quantity of live fish.
Description
The Islander, carrying 700 kilos of live fish, flew into the side of Mount Tagpao. Weather was poor with heavy rains.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically heavy rain, resulted in poor visibility and reduced aerodynamic performance, increasing the risk of a loss of control.Severe weather conditions, specifically heavy rain, resulted in poor visibility and reduced aerodynamic performance, increasing the risk of a loss of control.Share on:
