Asian Spirit overshot RWY in Masbate Island
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Asian Spirit overshot RWY in Masbate Island
A YS-11 of Asian Spirit overshot the RWY in Masbate after landing with tailwind. Nobody seems to have been hurt:
http://http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/st...StoryID=104157
http://http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/st...StoryID=104157
Plane overshoots runway in Masbate City
A plane with 47 people on board overshot the runway at an airport in Masbate City when it encountered strong winds during landing Wednesday.
An initial report made by the Air Transportation Office in Masbate City, a copy of which was provided by DYME TV-10 Masbate to ABS-CBN News, said the Asian Sprit plane "pilot overshoot upon landing runway 21 due to heavy tailwind with gustiness to 14 knots."
The Asian Spirit aircraft skidded to the edge of the airstrip after apparently encountering strong winds on landing, company vice president for operations Rodolfo Garcia said earlier.
Garcia also clarified that the incident was brought about by a phenomenon called microburst (sudden gustiness of the wind pushes the plane) and not due to engine trouble.
Josefina Nuñez,, Masbate City airport manager, also said in an interview over dzMM that an initial report from their airport tower personnel said that "heavy tail wind with gustiness" during the plane’s landing cause the accident which occurred around 7:30 a.m.
"… sa lakas ng hangin hindi nakayang i-break, bigla ang hangin nang pagbaba nila mismo hindi nila na-control ang lakas ng hangin bigla (…due to strong winds they were not able to break, they were unable to control [the plane] due the sudden gust during their landing)," said Nuñez.
The 70-seater Japanese-made YS-11 turboprop plane Flight 321 from Manila was piloted by Captain Alexandro Tiglao with First Officer Dominick Mendoza as co-pilot.
Nuñez said the flight crew was warned by tower personnel of wind conditions at the airport before landing.
The airport manager said the pilot was able to swerve the plane upon landing avoiding possibly heavier damage to the plane.
Garcia said their pilot looked for a wider area to prevent more damage.
Nuñez said the incident destroyed the plane’s right propeller, and its right and nose wheel after it hit the airport’s fence when it overshot the runway. The aircraft’s nozzle was also destroyed. The incident also caused a leak to the plane’s fuel tank which fortunately did not burst into flames.
The passengers which consisted of 36 adults and seven children and four crew were evacuated from the plane shaken but unharmed, he said, adding that tests would be carried out on the aircraft.
ABS-CBN Regional Network Group reported that according to police officials, the aircraft will definitely be grounded for some days at the airport for damage assessment by the Air Transportation Office.
Garcia said they have sent parts to repair the plane which he says can fly again in two to three days. Meanwhile, the passengers the plane should have flown in its return flight Manila will be rebooked for Thursday.
Asian Spirit services domestic routes in the Philippines and is popular among budget travelers, including foreign backpackers travelling to see the scenic countryside. With a report from AFP
A plane with 47 people on board overshot the runway at an airport in Masbate City when it encountered strong winds during landing Wednesday.
An initial report made by the Air Transportation Office in Masbate City, a copy of which was provided by DYME TV-10 Masbate to ABS-CBN News, said the Asian Sprit plane "pilot overshoot upon landing runway 21 due to heavy tailwind with gustiness to 14 knots."
The Asian Spirit aircraft skidded to the edge of the airstrip after apparently encountering strong winds on landing, company vice president for operations Rodolfo Garcia said earlier.
Garcia also clarified that the incident was brought about by a phenomenon called microburst (sudden gustiness of the wind pushes the plane) and not due to engine trouble.
Josefina Nuñez,, Masbate City airport manager, also said in an interview over dzMM that an initial report from their airport tower personnel said that "heavy tail wind with gustiness" during the plane’s landing cause the accident which occurred around 7:30 a.m.
"… sa lakas ng hangin hindi nakayang i-break, bigla ang hangin nang pagbaba nila mismo hindi nila na-control ang lakas ng hangin bigla (…due to strong winds they were not able to break, they were unable to control [the plane] due the sudden gust during their landing)," said Nuñez.
The 70-seater Japanese-made YS-11 turboprop plane Flight 321 from Manila was piloted by Captain Alexandro Tiglao with First Officer Dominick Mendoza as co-pilot.
Nuñez said the flight crew was warned by tower personnel of wind conditions at the airport before landing.
The airport manager said the pilot was able to swerve the plane upon landing avoiding possibly heavier damage to the plane.
Garcia said their pilot looked for a wider area to prevent more damage.
Nuñez said the incident destroyed the plane’s right propeller, and its right and nose wheel after it hit the airport’s fence when it overshot the runway. The aircraft’s nozzle was also destroyed. The incident also caused a leak to the plane’s fuel tank which fortunately did not burst into flames.
The passengers which consisted of 36 adults and seven children and four crew were evacuated from the plane shaken but unharmed, he said, adding that tests would be carried out on the aircraft.
ABS-CBN Regional Network Group reported that according to police officials, the aircraft will definitely be grounded for some days at the airport for damage assessment by the Air Transportation Office.
Garcia said they have sent parts to repair the plane which he says can fly again in two to three days. Meanwhile, the passengers the plane should have flown in its return flight Manila will be rebooked for Thursday.
Asian Spirit services domestic routes in the Philippines and is popular among budget travelers, including foreign backpackers travelling to see the scenic countryside. With a report from AFP
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Garcia said they have sent parts to repair the plane which he says can fly again in two to three days
Vinegar and brown paper must be in plentiful supply.
Another overrun accident, another opportunity …
Possibly the first overrun this year. If so, it only adds to the apparently ever increasing number occurring in our operations – how many last year. Perhaps it is time for the industry to really wake up; there were several fatalities last year and some spectacular near misses. This accident could easily fit either category – 12 m from fence and road.
Managing the threats during approach and landing.
Safety aspects of tailwind operations, (2001). Also see “Running out of runway” (2005).
Managing the threats during approach and landing.
Safety aspects of tailwind operations, (2001). Also see “Running out of runway” (2005).
