Incident Overview
Date: Monday 14 April 1969
Aircraft Type: Fairchild F-27
Owner/operator: Air Manila International
Registration Number: PI-C870
Location: Roscas –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The primary gear component, likely the [Specify Gear Type, e.g., main gear] was affected.The primary gear component, likely the [Specify Gear Type, e.g., main gear] was affected.
Category: Accident

A significant gear collapse occurred during flight, resulting in a loss of lift and control. The incident involved a rapid and unexpected failure of a critical gear component, leading to a loss of altitude and a potential risk to the aircraft.A significant gear collapse occurred during flight, resulting in a loss of lift and control. The incident involved a rapid and unexpected failure of a critical gear component, leading to a loss of altitude and a potential risk to the aircraft.
Description
Gear collapse.
Primary Cause
Gear failure due to a combination of material fatigue and unexpected stress during flight.Gear failure due to a combination of material fatigue and unexpected stress during flight.Share on: