Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 15 December 1993
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas (Philippine Air Force)
Registration Number: 4761
Location: Tanag, Libmanan, Camarines Sur –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 30 / Occupants: 30
Component Affected: C-130 aircraftC-130 aircraft
Category: Accident
A C-130 aircraft crashed on Mount Manase during approach to Naga Airport, resulting in the loss of 24 lives. The aircraft departed Villamor Air Base at 14:14, carrying 34 people, with four not boarding. Investigation revealed the crash occurred at 2400 feet.A C-130 aircraft crashed on Mount Manase during approach to Naga Airport, resulting in the loss of 24 lives. The aircraft departed Villamor Air Base at 14:14, carrying 34 people, with four not boarding. Investigation revealed the crash occurred at 2400 feet.
Description
The Philippines Air Force C-130 plane was destroyed when it flew into Mount Manase at the 2400 ft level while on approach to Naga Airport (WNP). The airplane had departed Villamor Air Base (MNL) at 14:14 on a typhoon relief mission. There were 34 people on the manifest, but four did not board the flight. A total of 24 bodies were recovered from the mountainside.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during approach to mountainous terrain.Possible mechanical failure during approach to mountainous terrain.Share on:
