Asian Spirit Flight 321
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| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 2, 2008 |
| Type | Overshot runway |
| Site | Masbate Airport, Philippines |
| Passengers | 43 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Injuries | unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Survivors | 47 (all) |
| Aircraft type | NAMC YS-11 |
| Operator | Asian Spirit |
| Tail number | RP-C3592 |
| Flight origin | Ninoy Aquino International Airport |
| Destination | Masbate Airport |
Asian Spirit Flight 321 was a NAMC YS-11 on a flight from Manila to Masbate Airport, Philippines which was involved in a landing accident at 07:35 on January 2, 2008.[1]
All 47 passengers and crew survived the accident after the plane overshot the runway. A company spokesman asserted that the accident was caused by a microburst and not due to mechanical failure. At the time, there was a heavy tailwind gusting up to 14 knots. There was significant damage to the aircraft's right propeller and landing gear, but it is expected to be repaired and returned to service. [1]
