Philippine Airlines Flight 475
| Company type | Flight |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Headquarters | Manila , Philippines |
Area served | Manila to Butuan |
| Products | Passenger air transport |
Philippine Airlines Flight 475 was a regularly scheduled service operating between Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and Bancasi Airport in Butuan, which experienced a runway excursion upon arrival.
Accident
At around 6:25 a.m. on October 26, 2007, Flight 475 of Philippine Airlines exceeded the runway limits during its landing at Bancasi Airport in Butuan. All 154 individuals on board—comprising 148 passengers and 6 crew members—survived without fatalities.
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A320-214 bearing the registration RP-C3224. The plane was destroyed as a result of the accident and was subsequently withdrawn from operational use. After overrunning the runway, the aircraft moved into an adjacent bean field before colliding with coconut trees.
Injuries were reported for nineteen people, including both the pilot and co-pilot, who sustained neck and nasal injuries. Multiple passengers required hospitalization, with most of the harm occurring during the emergency evacuation process.
Aftermath
Following the incident, Bancasi Airport was shut down for a minimum of one day while aviation authorities evaluated its ability to safely continue flight operations.
Cause
Investigation concluded that pilot error was responsible for the accident. Observers noted that the aircraft touched down beyond the designated touchdown zone, resulting in an inadequate runway length to safely slow down and causing the overrun.