Training Plane Incident at Bulacan Airport

Training Plane Overshoots Runway at Plaridel Airport, Bulacan

Location: Plaridel Airport, Bulacan, Philippines
Date: Saturday afternoon
Incident:

• A Cessna 152 training aircraft, carrying an instructor pilot and a student pilot, overshot the runway at Plaridel Airport.
• The incident occurred around 1:50 p.m. during a landing on runway 17, which continued to runway 35 without decelerating.
• An attempt to take off again was unsuccessful due to insufficient airspeed, resulting in the plane hitting the airport’s perimeter fence and a nearby home.
  Injuries:
• One of the pilots sustained minor injuries.
  Investigation:
• The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) will conduct separate investigations through its licensing and certification department and the aircraft accident investigation and inquiry board.
  Aircraft Operator:
• The aircraft is operated by Fliteline Aviation, based in Plaridel.
  Reporter: Jerome Aning
  This incident highlights the potential risks involved in aviation training and the importance of thorough investigations to prevent future occurrences.