
Narrative:
The Islander departed Davao (DVO) at 07:19 and was expected to arrive at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport to refuel by 09:30. On approach to the airport, the pilot reported engine vibrations. The airplane ditched just offshore.
» source: Werner Fischdick
| Status: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date: | Wednesday 7 February 2007 |
| Time: | 09:30 |
| Type: |  IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander |
| Operator: | P. Pichay |
| Registration: | RP-C1047 |
| MSN: | 654 |
| First flight: | 1971-08-16 (35 years 6 months) |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | unk |
| Location: | off Suba-Basbas ( Philippines)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Domestic Non Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Davao City-Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO/RPMD), Philippines |
| Cebu Airport (CEB/RPVM), Philippines |
The Islander departed Davao (DVO) at 07:19 and was expected to arrive at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport to refuel by 09:30. On approach to the airport, the pilot reported engine vibrations. The airplane ditched just offshore.
Sources:
» Engine trouble downs solonÂ’s plane (Sun Star, 8-2-2007)Photos
Aircraft history
| date | registration | operator | remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 AUG 1971 | G-AYXF | first flight | |
| CS-AGH | ALAR Lisbon | ||
| H4-WPB | Western Pacific Air Service | ||
| RP-C1047 | Paradise Air Service | ||
| RP-C1047 | P. Pichay |
» source: Werner Fischdick
Map
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 Davao City-Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Cebu Airport as the crow flies is 396 km (248 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Davao City-Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Cebu Airport as the crow flies is 396 km (248 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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