A Philippine Airlines (PAL) Dash 8-400 operating from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to overshot the runway on landing in Busuanga, Coron (USU) on 14 July 2024.
Philippine Airlines regional flight PR2680 had landed on RWY 26 Busuanga Airport (USU) during a period of poor weather conditions.
Philippine Airlines PR2680 Cebu-Busuanga
During the aircraft’s subsequent landing role, it overshot the paved runway and continued into the grassed runway overshoot area.
The aircraft, an 86-seater De Havilland Dash 8-400, was then brought to a stop in the overshoot area.
All 53 passengers and 4 flight crew members were safely disembarked from the aircraft, with no reported injuries sustained.
Flight data shows that flight PR2680 departed Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) at 1344 local time and landed at Busuanga Airport at 1451 local.
PAL expressed their appreciation for the passengers’ patience and understanding, along with those impacted by the following disruptions.
Photographs provided by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) sow the aircraft came to rest in soft ground, approximately 100 metres from the overshoot end of RWY 26.
According to a subsequent airport advisory, Busuanga Airport (USU) resumed normal operations as of 0824 local time. The PAL aircraft (RP-C5905), which had caused the temporary disruption, was removed from the runway at 0239 local.
The aircraft conducting the regional PR2680 service from Mactan Cebu International Airport was a De Havilland Dash 8-400, registered RP-C5905.
This is a 6.8 year old regional turboprop aircraft belonging to the national carrier Philippine Airlines. It has been in operational service with the airline since its initial delivery in October 2017.
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the flag carrier of the Philippines. It holds the distinction of being the oldest operating commercial airline in Asia.
Founded in 1941, PAL has a rich history intertwined with the country’s development.
Key Points about Philippine Airlines:
- Flag Carrier: PAL is the national airline of the Philippines.
- History: As the oldest operating commercial airline in Asia, it boasts a rich heritage.
- Hubs: Its primary hub is at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, with secondary hubs in Cebu and Davao.
- Destinations: PAL serves a vast network of both domestic and international destinations. This includes major cities in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia.
- Subsidiary: PAL Express operates primarily domestic flights within the Philippines.
- Fleet: The airline operates a modern fleet of aircraft, including wide-body jets for long-haul flights and smaller planes for domestic routes.
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