Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 27 February 1980
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707-309C
Owner/operator: China Airlines
Registration Number: B-1826
Location: Manila International Airport (MNL) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 135
Component Affected: Aircraft engine(s) and/or control system.Aircraft engine(s) and/or control system.
Category: Accident
A 707 aircraft experienced an undershoot on landing, resulting in fire.A 707 aircraft experienced an undershoot on landing, resulting in fire.
Description
The 707 undershot the runway on landing and caught fire.
Primary Cause
Possible engine malfunction or control system failure leading to loss of control and fire.Possible engine malfunction or control system failure leading to loss of control and fire.Share on:
