Accidents Philippines

16-Jan-21 517 Bell UH-1H Busdi, Philippines (7F)

16-Jan-21 517 Bell UH-1H Busdi, Philippines (7F)

16-Jan-2021

Two UH-1s flying together and the pilot of the second aircraft remarked that he could see smoke from the engine of the first aircraft.   The pilot of the first aircraft advised that they were turning back, but as it maneuvered, it nosedived, according to reports.  The pilot reportedly made sure they would not crash land on a group... Read more

05-Mar-20 RP-3086 Bell 429 San Pedro, Philippines

05-Mar-20 RP-3086 Bell 429 San Pedro, Philippines

5-Mar-2020

Struck powerlines shortly after takeoff, with brown-out a contributing factor. Minor injuries reported to 6 and serious injuries to 2.  ... Read more

04-May-17 Bell UH-1D Tanay, Philippines (3F)

04-May-17 Bell UH-1D Tanay, Philippines (3F)

4-May-2017

Encountered engine trouble while on a landing approach inside the headquarters of the Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry Divisiion in Sitio Hilltop, Barangay Sampaloc, Camp Capinpin in Tanay.  Helicopter crashed and burned out in a wooded area The helicopter was taking part in a disaster rescue operation training course involving 60 soldiers from the 2nd Infantry... Read more

05-Jul-15 RP-C2726 AgustaWestland AW109E Mt. Maculot, Philippines (2F)

05-Jul-15 RP-C2726 AgustaWestland AW109E Mt. Maculot, Philippines (2F)

5-Jul-2015

8 POB and photos show helicopter crashed in mountainous area and completely destroyed – some reports such as this one state the weather was “heavy rain and thick fog”.  This news item has a video report from the crash scene Pilot Felicisimo Taborlupa was killed in the accident, and Archimedes “Archie” King, founder and owner... Read more

15-Feb-15 461 MD Helicopters MD530 Al-Barka, Philippines

15-Feb-15 461 MD Helicopters MD530 Al-Barka, Philippines

15-Feb-2015

Philippine military press office stated “We also commend the heroic pilots of MG MD-520 attack helicopter that was hit by enemy fire while providing close air support to the ground troops which were swarmed by the bandits,”.  Safe emergency landing made in confined area with no further damage apparent from photo... Read more

04-Feb-15 518 Bell UH-1H Camp Evangelista, Philippines

04-Feb-15 518 Bell UH-1H Camp Evangelista, Philippines

4-Feb-2015

Two POB not seriously injuried in UH-1H crash in which helicopter ended up on its roof in open grass area... Read more

07-Aug-14 310921 PZL W-3 Sokol Marawi City, Philippines

07-Aug-14 310921 PZL W-3 Sokol Marawi City, Philippines

7-Aug-2014

Appeared to lose power in hover taxi for take-off  en route to Cagayan de Oro City and lost height, crashing to the ground – see full video... Read more

06-Dec-13 Bell UH-1H Bagacay, Philippines

06-Dec-13 Bell UH-1H Bagacay, Philippines

6-Dec-2013

Crashed after reportedly developing engine trouble.  Some injuries... Read more

24-Nov-13 RP-C3699 Eurocopter Bo105M Hagonoy, Philippines

24-Nov-13 RP-C3699 Eurocopter Bo105M Hagonoy, Philippines

24-Nov-2013

Helicopter carrying relief supplies crashed into Manila Bay.  Two occupants – named here as Captain Irene Dornier and Captain James Eagles – both rescued by US Marines involved in the post-typhoon relief effort... Read more

04-Oct-13 Bell UH-1H Balingasag, Philippines

04-Oct-13 Bell UH-1H Balingasag, Philippines

4-Oct-2013

Capt. Christian Uy, spokesperson of the army’s 4th Infantry Division, said that the Huey made an emergency landing in Balingasag Friday morning when the pilot noticed a mechanical malfunction... Read more

19-Jun-13 RP-2045 Robinson R44 Tinglayan, Philippines

19-Jun-13 RP-2045 Robinson R44 Tinglayan, Philippines

19-Jun-2013

A police superintendent, a police pilot and another police officer survived a helicopter crash landing atop a rem ote mountain... Read more

07-May-13 RP-C7788 Eurocopter SE313B  Barangay Rawis, Philippines

07-May-13 RP-C7788 Eurocopter SE313B Barangay Rawis, Philippines

7-May-2013

EMergency landing on shoreline shortly after take-off.   Pilot  Capt. Dino Garcia and passengers Decoroso Asinas, and Efipanio Pinca suffered minor injuries while the last passenger Andre Abalon suffered serious head injuries after being struck by the rotor blades... Read more

21-Aug-12 Eurocopter Bo105C Donsol, Philippines

21-Aug-12 Eurocopter Bo105C Donsol, Philippines

21-Aug-2012

Emergency landing into water 1m deep while on search for light aircraft – one of whose occupants was Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo.   The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) identified the five people on board the helicopter as Navy pilots Lt. Rowene Colita, Lt. Jg. Nelson Alquiza, co-pilot; AD3 (Aviation Machinest-3) Rodrigo Gernale, AD2 Leo Calmante... Read more

11-Mar-12 Bell UH-1H Kitcharao, Philippines

11-Mar-12 Bell UH-1H Kitcharao, Philippines

11-Mar-2012

Helicopter was hovering near the ground when it suddenly crashed.... Read more

01-Oct-11 Bell UH-1H Mount Sinumaan, Philippines (3F)

01-Oct-11 Bell UH-1H Mount Sinumaan, Philippines (3F)

1-Oct-2011

Reported mechanical problems, crashed onto mountain and rolled for some distance... Read more

13-Apr-11 Bell Huey II Taytay, Philippines

13-Apr-11 Bell Huey II Taytay, Philippines

13-Apr-2011

PAF Spokesman Lt. Col. Miguel Ernesto Okol clarified that the Air Force helicopter did not crash as it just “made a hard landing” as an emergency procedure.... Read more

17-May-10 RP-C2550 Robinson R44 Barangay Iyam, Philippines (5F)

17-May-10 RP-C2550 Robinson R44 Barangay Iyam, Philippines (5F)

17-May-2010

Deceased included Quezon Governor Rafael Nantes and two children, one named as Rowena Navales, 14... Read more

06-Apr-09 RP-1946 Bell B412 near Tinoc township in Ifugao province, Philippines (8F)

06-Apr-09 RP-1946 Bell B412 near Tinoc township in Ifugao province, Philippines (8F)

6-Apr-2009

8-Apr-09 RP-1946 Bell B412 near Tinoc township in Ifugao province. , Phillipines... Read more

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