Date:	Saturday 16 September 1972
Time:
Type:	Fairchild F-27
Owner/operator:	Air Manila International
Registration:	PI-C892
MSN:	4
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 42
Aircraft damage:	Substantial, repaired
Category:	OT
Location:	near Roxas -   Philippines
Phase:	En route
Nature:	Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:	Manila International Airport (MNL/RPLL)
Destination airport:	Iligan-Maria Cristina Airport (IGN/RPWX)

Narrative:
A large hole was blown in the cargo compartment by a bomb which exploded while the F-27 was en route to Iligan at 11000 feet. A propeller was damaged by debris. A safe landing was carried out at Roxas. The explosion was caused by a hand grenade.

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