Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 February 2007
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander
Owner/operator: P. Pichay
Registration Number: RP-C1047
Location: off Suba-Basbas –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Airplane engineAirplane engine
Category: Accident
An Islander aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected landing due to engine vibrations during approach to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The aircraft ditched offshore.An Islander aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected landing due to engine vibrations during approach to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The aircraft ditched offshore.
Description
The Islander departed Davao (DVO) at 07:19 and was expected to arrive at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport to refuel by 09:30. On approach to the airport, the pilot reported engine vibrations. The airplane ditched just offshore.
Primary Cause
Engine vibrations during approach.Engine vibrations during approach.Share on:
