Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 19 November 1970
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Registration Number: PI-C15
Location: Manila International Airport (MNL) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.The entire aircraft, specifically the wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.
Category: Other
A major aviation incident occurred due to severe typhoon conditions, resulting in catastrophic damage to an aircraft.A major aviation incident occurred due to severe typhoon conditions, resulting in catastrophic damage to an aircraft.
Description
Destroyed by typhoon.
Primary Cause
Severe typhoon conditions significantly impacted aircraft stability and control, leading to loss of altitude and subsequent impact.Severe typhoon conditions significantly impacted aircraft stability and control, leading to loss of altitude and subsequent impact.Share on:
