Narrative:
The Islander ditched off Pilas Island following engine problems. Three occupants were rescued, two bodies were found and the remaining seven were reported missing.
» Philippine Daily Inquirer
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 10 January 1987 |
| Type: |  Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander |
| Operator: | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas (Philippine Air Force) |
| Registration: | registration unknown |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 12 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | off Pilas Island, Sulu Sea ( Philippines)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY/RPMU), Philippines |
| Zamboanga Airport (ZAM/RPMZ), Philippines |
The Islander ditched off Pilas Island following engine problems. Three occupants were rescued, two bodies were found and the remaining seven were reported missing.
Sources:
» Herald-Journal - Jan 11, 1987» Philippine Daily Inquirer
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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 Cagayan de Sulu Airport to Zamboanga Airport as the crow flies is 391 km (245 miles).
Distance from Cagayan de Sulu Airport to Zamboanga Airport as the crow flies is 391 km (245 miles).
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