Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 16 November 1996
Aircraft Type: NAMC YS-11-109
Owner/operator: Air Philippines
Registration Number: RP-C1981
Location: Naga Airport (WNP) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 36
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A right main landing gear struck the runway threshold during touchdown, resulting in immediate collapse and skid. A fire subsequently ignited, prompting a successful evacuation of all passengers and crew.A right main landing gear struck the runway threshold during touchdown, resulting in immediate collapse and skid. A fire subsequently ignited, prompting a successful evacuation of all passengers and crew.
Description
The right main landing gear struck the runway threshold upon touchdown and instantly collapsed causing the aircraft to skid. A fire erupted but all on board evacuated safely.
Primary Cause
Landing gear malfunction during touchdown.Landing gear malfunction during touchdown.Share on:
