Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Apr 26, 1990 (7 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on April 26, 1990 near Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Metro Manila, Philippines with 7 fatalities. Cause: Failure of the...
- Date: April 26, 1990
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Manila-Ninoy Aquino, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Failure of the left engine during the initial climb, for reasons not determined.
A Manila Aero Transport System DC-3 (RP-C81) lost its left engine shortly after takeoff from Ninoy Aquino airport on 26 April 1990. The crew tried to land in a field at Fort Bonifacio, but the aircraft hit an electric pole and burst into flames, killing seven passengers. The operator was not licensed to carry passengers.