Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 19 October 1974
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Mabuhay Airways
Registration Number: RP-C643
Location: 0,2 km off Calapan Airport (CPP) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: First engineFirst engine
Category: Accident
A helicopter experienced a sudden loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant incident involving a shutdown of the first engine, a diversion to Calapan, and subsequent loss of control offshore. The aircraft was ditched.A helicopter experienced a sudden loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant incident involving a shutdown of the first engine, a diversion to Calapan, and subsequent loss of control offshore. The aircraft was ditched.
Description
One hour after takeoff from Roxas, cruising at FL85, the no. 1 engine had to be shut down due to severe vibrations and backfiring. The crew chose to divert to Calapan. At 900 feet over Calapan the controls began to shake and the control was lost. The aircraft was ditched 200 m offshore.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to severe vibrations and backfiring.Loss of control during takeoff due to severe vibrations and backfiring.Share on:
