Narrative:
The Islander, carrying 700 kilos of live fish, flew into the side of Mount Tagpao. Weather was poor with heavy rains.
» Thomas Brügge
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 16 October 2004 |
| Type: |  Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander |
| Operator: | Pacific Airways |
| Registration: | RP-C1325 |
| MSN: | 593 |
| First flight: | 1977 |
| Engines: | 2 Lycoming IO-540-K1B5 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 9 km (5.6 mls) NE of Coron ( Philippines)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Coron Airport (XCN), Philippines |
| Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS/RPVP), Philippines |
The Islander, carrying 700 kilos of live fish, flew into the side of Mount Tagpao. Weather was poor with heavy rains.
Classification:
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) - Mountain
Sources:
» Palawan.com» Thomas Brügge
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This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Coron Airport to Puerto Princesa Airport as the crow flies is 295 km (184 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Coron Airport to Puerto Princesa Airport as the crow flies is 295 km (184 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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