Boeing 707 crash, Feb 27, 1980 (2 killed), Manila-Ninoy A...
Boeing 707 accident on February 27, 1980 near Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Metro Manila, Philippines with 2 fatalities. Cause: Wrong approach configuration by...
- Date: February 27, 1980
- Aircraft: Boeing 707
- Location: Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Fatalities: 2
- Cause: Wrong approach configuration by the crew, who failed to follow the approach checklist, together with a lack of crew coordination that let the aircraft descend below the glide path.
China Airlines Flight CI811, a Boeing 707-309C (B-1826) on a scheduled service from Taipei, struck the ground about 50 meters short of the runway threshold while on final approach to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport on 27 February 1980. Two engines were torn off on impact and the aircraft came to rest in flames. Two passengers were killed and 51 occupants were injured.