Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 18 October 1977
Aircraft Type: Hawker Siddeley HS-748-232 Srs. 2
Owner/operator: Mandala Airlines
Registration Number: PK-RHS
Location: near Manila International Airport (MNL) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: The HS-748 aircraft’s primary flight control system.The HS-748 aircraft’s primary flight control system.
Category: Accident
A HS-748 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during a certification test flight within a residential area. The incident resulted in significant damage and loss of life.A HS-748 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during a certification test flight within a residential area. The incident resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
The HS-748 crashed in a residential area during a certification test flight.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during a critical flight phase.Mechanical failure during a critical flight phase.Share on:
