Narrative:
The Super DC-3 was to be flown to Manila for a lease to Crown Cargo Express when it struck power lines. The aircraft crashed into a rice field.
accident date: 30-08-1999
type: Douglas C-117D Super DC-3
registration: RP-C473
accident date: 30-08-1999
type: Douglas C-117D Super DC-3
registration: RP-C473
| Status: | |
| Date: | Monday 30 August 1999 |
| Time: | 16:14 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-117D Super DC-3 |
| Operator: | Mabuhay Airways |
| Registration: | RP-C473 |
| MSN: | 43327 |
| First flight: | 1943 |
| Engines: | 2 Wright R-1820 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Santa Rosa ( Philippines)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Lipa-Fernando Air Base (RPUL), Philippines |
| Manila Airport (MNL/RPLL), Philippines |
The Super DC-3 was to be flown to Manila for a lease to Crown Cargo Express when it struck power lines. The aircraft crashed into a rice field.
Sources:
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accident date: 30-08-1999
type: Douglas C-117D Super DC-3
registration: RP-C473
accident date: 30-08-1999
type: Douglas C-117D Super DC-3
registration: RP-C473
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 Lipa-Fernando Air Base to Manila Airport as the crow flies is 62 km (39 miles).
Distance from Lipa-Fernando Air Base to Manila Airport as the crow flies is 62 km (39 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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