Global InformationPhilippine Air Lines Flight S85 information
 A Philippine Air Lines DC-3 similar to the accident aircraft | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 22, 1960 |
| Summary | Stall and loss of control following engine failure on takeoff |
| Site | Talamban, Cebu, 2.5 miles from runway 03, near Lahug Airport, Philippines |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Douglas DC-3C |
| Operator | Philippine Air Lines |
| Registration | PI-C126 |
| Flight origin | Cebu Lahug Airport, Cebu, Philippines |
| Destination | Davao International Airport, Davao, Philippines |
| Passengers | 34 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Fatalities | 28 |
| Injuries | 9 |
| Survivors | 9 |
Philippine Air Lines Flight S85 was a domestic flight that crashed shortly after taking off from Cebu-Lahug Airport, Cebu.
On December 22, 1960, the aircraft's left engine malfunctioned shortly after takeoff, prompting an emergency landing, however before the aircraft could return to the runway, it stalled, banked left and crashed in a huge explosion about 2.5 miles from Lahug Airport, killing 26 passengers including both pilots.[1][2]
- ^ "ASN Aircraft accident Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3C) PI-C126 Cebu-Lahug Airport". aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Accident Information". www.planecrashinfo.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.