File 2007.14: Layug v. AAR

Case Type: Aviation Accident

Description:
Airplane crash in Davao, Philippines where the pilot was forced to circle the airport to avoid another airplane on the runway. As the pilot circled, a misjudgment was made and the airplane collided with a low mountain killing all passengers and crew on board.

Visualizations Produced:
Fearless Eye obtained contour data of the accident site and the surrounding area and constructed a 3D digital terrain map. Aerial photo data was then applied to the terrain model and flight path indication points were overlaid. An accurate model of the Boeing 737-200 airplane was then produced and animated along the flight path using expert data for airspeed and elevation.