Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 26 April 1987
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Unknown
Registration Number: RP-C189
Location: 22 km off Panay –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Boeing 777 aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure, resulting in a rapid drop in oil pressure, leading to the plane detaching into the Sibuyan Sea. The plane was carrying approximately 6.5 metric tons of seafood.A Boeing 777 aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure, resulting in a rapid drop in oil pressure, leading to the plane detaching into the Sibuyan Sea. The plane was carrying approximately 6.5 metric tons of seafood.
Description
The plane ditched into the Sibuyan Sea after engine failure (sudden drop of oil pressure) with 6.5 metric tons of seafood on board.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and subsequent rapid oil pressure drop.Engine failure and subsequent rapid oil pressure drop.Share on:
