Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 10 January 1987
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
Owner/operator: Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas (Philippine Air Force)
Location: off Pilas Island, Sulu Sea –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
An Islander aircraft experienced engine failures, leading to a deviation from its planned route and subsequent landing on Pilas Island. Rescue operations were initiated, resulting in the discovery of two deceased individuals and the identification of seven missing passengers.An Islander aircraft experienced engine failures, leading to a deviation from its planned route and subsequent landing on Pilas Island. Rescue operations were initiated, resulting in the discovery of two deceased individuals and the identification of seven missing passengers.
Description
The Islander ditched off Pilas Island following engine problems. Three occupants were rescued, two bodies were found and the remaining seven were reported missing.
Primary Cause
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