Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 15 April 1971
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas (Philippine Air Force)
Registration Number: 293246
Location: near Floridablanca Air Base –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 40 / Occupants: 40
Component Affected: No. 2 engineNo. 2 engine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash into a rice field. The no. 2 engine malfunctioned, contributing to the loss of control and subsequent crash.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash into a rice field. The no. 2 engine malfunctioned, contributing to the loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
The aircraft stalled and crashed into a rice field. The no. 2 engine had failed.
Source of Information
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Engine failure (no. 2 engine)Engine failure (no. 2 engine)Share on:
