Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 19 November 1970
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Registration Number: PI-C9
Location: Manila International Airport (MNL) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft FuselageAircraft Fuselage
Category: Other
A Boeing 737 aircraft was severely damaged during a typhoon, resulting in complete destruction.A Boeing 737 aircraft was severely damaged during a typhoon, resulting in complete destruction.
Description
Destroyed by typhoon.
Primary Cause
Typhoon-induced high winds and heavy rainfall caused significant structural damage to the aircraft.Typhoon-induced high winds and heavy rainfall caused significant structural damage to the aircraft.Share on:
