August 9, 2026

The incident involved Cebu Pacific flight 5J786, operated by an Airbus A321-271NX with registration RP-C4120, according to aviation news tracker FL360aero.

A Cebu Pacific Airbus A321 has reportedly suffered a runway excursion at Butuan Airport in the Philippines while manoeuvring to position for departure.

The incident involved Cebu Pacific flight 5J786, operated by an Airbus A321-271NX with registration RP-C4120, according to aviation news tracker FL360aero.

The aircraft was reportedly making a turn to line up for departure on Runway 12 when its nose landing gear moved onto the grass, leaving the aircraft partially off the paved surface.