Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 16 September 1972
Aircraft Type: Fairchild F-27
Owner/operator: Air Manila International
Registration Number: PI-C892
Location: near Roxas –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 42
Component Affected: PropellerPropeller
Category: Other
A large hole was blown in the cargo compartment of an F-27 aircraft while it was en route to Iligan, resulting in propeller damage and a near-miss landing. A hand grenade detonated, causing the explosion.A large hole was blown in the cargo compartment of an F-27 aircraft while it was en route to Iligan, resulting in propeller damage and a near-miss landing. A hand grenade detonated, causing the explosion.
Description
A large hole was blown in the cargo compartment by a bomb which exploded while the F-27 was en route to Iligan at 11000 feet. A propeller was damaged by debris. A safe landing was carried out at Roxas. The explosion was caused by a hand grenade.
Primary Cause
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