Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 13 December 1983
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-5-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Philair
Registration Number: RP-C287
Location: Zapote –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An engine failure occurred during takeoff, resulting in an emergency landing. The aircraft landed in a field.An engine failure occurred during takeoff, resulting in an emergency landing. The aircraft landed in a field.
Description
An emergency landing was made in a field due to an engine failure 5 minutes after takeoff.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
