Incident Overview
Date: Monday 25 August 2008
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules
Owner/operator: Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas (Philippine Air Force)
Registration Number: 4593
Location: 3 km off Barangay Bukana, San Pedro Extension, Davao City –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Hercules planeHercules plane
Category: Accident
A Hercules plane crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, heading from Davao (DVO) to Iloilo to transport Presidential Security Group personnel to Manila. The plane was cleared to climb to 18,000 feet on airway Bravo 473.A Hercules plane crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, heading from Davao (DVO) to Iloilo to transport Presidential Security Group personnel to Manila. The plane was cleared to climb to 18,000 feet on airway Bravo 473.
Description
The Hercules plane arrived in Davao (DVO) at 18:37, and took off at 20:51 the same night. The airplane headed for Iloilo (ILO) to pick up personnel of the Presidential Security Group and fly them to Manila. It crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff. The airplane was cleared to climb to 18.000 feet on airway Bravo 473.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error during takeoff.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error during takeoff.Share on:
