Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 17 July 1977
Aircraft Type: NAMC YS-11A-301
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Registration Number: RP-C1419
Location: off Mactan Island –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 25
Component Affected: No. 1 EngineNo. 1 Engine
Category: Accident
A no. 1 engine failed down, resulting in a loss of altitude and subsequent ditching of the aircraft during an approach to Mactan. The aircraft sank in 17 feet of water.A no. 1 engine failed down, resulting in a loss of altitude and subsequent ditching of the aircraft during an approach to Mactan. The aircraft sank in 17 feet of water.
Description
The no. 1 engine ran down and TGT rose to 850deg. C. The aircraft, on base leg for an approach to Mactan, lost height and ditched. The airplane sank in 17 feet of water.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and loss of altitude during an approach.Engine failure and loss of altitude during an approach.Share on:
