Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 2 January 2008
Aircraft Type: NAMC YS-11A-500
Owner/operator: Asian Spirit
Registration Number: RP-C3592
Location: Masbate Airport (MBT) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 47
Component Affected: Right Main Landing GearRight Main Landing Gear
Category: Accident
An Asian Spirit flight experienced a significant landing failure at Masbate Airport. The pilot initiated a right base and finals approach, but the aircraft overshot the runway and impacted a concrete fence. The right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in significant damage to the right hand engine.An Asian Spirit flight experienced a significant landing failure at Masbate Airport. The pilot initiated a right base and finals approach, but the aircraft overshot the runway and impacted a concrete fence. The right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in significant damage to the right hand engine.
Description
At 07:20, when Asian Spirit flight 321 was 10 miles out, the Masbate controller reported winds 050 at 11 kts, gusting to 14 kts. At 07:35 the pilot flew a right base and turned onto finals for runway 21. The crew was advised that wind was now 040 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 14 knots and caution advised for landing. The YS-11 overshot the runway and impacted a concrete airport perimeter fence. The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained damage to the right hand engine.
Primary Cause
Incorrect airspeed and wind conditions during approach, leading to a trajectory deviation and runway excursion.Incorrect airspeed and wind conditions during approach, leading to a trajectory deviation and runway excursion.Share on:
