2012 Philippines Piper Seneca crash

2012 Philippines Piper Seneca crash
The Piper Seneca involved in the accident
Accident
DateAugust 18, 2012 (2012-08-18)
SummaryCrashed on approach due to engine failure and pilot error
SiteOff the coast of Masbate Island near Moises R. Espinosa Airport, Masbate City, Philippines
12°23′18″N 123°37′36″E / 12.38833°N 123.62667°E / 12.38833; 123.62667
Aircraft
Aircraft typePiper PA-34-200 Seneca I
OperatorAviatour Air
Call signX4431
RegistrationRP-C4431
Flight originMactan–Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
DestinationNaga Airport, Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Occupants4
Passengers2
Crew2
Fatalities3
Injuries1
Survivors1

On August 18, 2012, a Piper PA-34 Seneca light aircraft with four people on board, including Philippine Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, crashed in the sea near the island province of Masbate, Philippines, while flying from Lapu-Lapu City to Naga, Camarines Sur. Robredo and two other occupants were killed in the accident.[1]

  1. ^ ABS-CBN News (August 18, 2012). "Robredo's plane crashes off Masbate". Retrieved August 18, 2012.

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