Philippine military forces successfully located the wreckage of a small aircraft and recovered the bodies of its Filipino instructor pilot and his Indian trainee on Thursday, following a challenging three-day search operation impeded by inclement weather conditions. The crash of the Cessna 152 occurred in a remote village near Luna town, situated in the mountainous Apayao province in northern Philippines. The ill-fated flight originated from Ilocos Norte province, with the crash site discovered after the plane failed to arrive as scheduled in neighboring Cagayan province.
Despite facing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and limited visibility, a collective effort from army troops, police personnel, and volunteers was initiated to track down the missing two-seater aircraft. Unfortunately, two aerial searches had to be aborted due to the unfavorable weather conditions. Notably, photographs of the wreckage revealed that the plane’s registration number remained discernible on its twisted tail, as confirmed by civil aviation officials.
It is worth mentioning that the aircraft had gained clearance for takeoff from Laoag city in Ilocos Norte province, following improved weather conditions. However, the region had recently experienced severe impact from Typhoon Doksuri, which resulted in significant casualties, including 27 fatalities due to flooding and landslides. Additionally, the typhoon displaced approximately 300,000 individuals and caused substantial damage to over 50,000 houses.
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Philippine troops discovered the wreckage of a small plane and retrieved the bodies of its Filipino trainer pilot and his Indian student on Thursday. The three-day search for the crash was hindered by bad weather. The Cessna 152 crashed in Apayao, a mountainous province in the northern part of the country after taking off from Ilocos Norte.
Philippine authorities continue their search for the missing aircraft carrying the trainer pilot and student.
The search and rescue mission was conducted by army troops, police, and volunteers. Due to severe weather conditions, two aerial searches were canceled. The plane’s registry number was still visible on the twisted tail of the wreckage.
The Philippine flag is seen at Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines, June 12, 2016. (Photo by Star Magbanua/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Inspectors from the civil aviation sector confirmed the visibility of the plane’s registry number in the wreckage.
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The Cessna 152 had received clearance for takeoff from Laoag city in Ilocos Norte province after improved weather conditions. Nevertheless, the region had recently endured severe impact caused by Typhoon Doksuri, resulting in numerous casualties, displacement of thousands, and extensive property damage.
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Typhoon Doksuri claimed the lives of 27 individuals, primarily due to flooding and landslides, while nearly 300,000 people were forced to evacuate, and around 50,000 houses were damaged.
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