Four killed after US military contractor plane crashes in Philippines
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Four killed after US military contractor plane crashes in Philippines

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A US military-contracted aircraft crashed in the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing one service member and three defence contractors, the US Indo-Pacific Command has confirmed. The aircraft was on a routine intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission at the request of Philippine authorities when it went down in a rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, the command said. "The incident occurred during a routine mission in support of US-Philippine security cooperation activities,” the Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement about the crash on Mindanao island.

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US Marine from California identified as one of 4 people killed in Philippines plane crash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Marine from California identified as one of 4 people killed in Philippines plane crash

Associated Press  

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A U.S. Marine from California was identified by military officials Sunday as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines. Durham was trained as an electronic intelligence/electromagnetic warfare analyst assigned to 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, officials said. …

U.S. Marine from California one of 4 people killed in Philippines plane crash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Marine from California one of 4 people killed in Philippines plane crash

LA Times  

Wreckage of an airplane in a rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines, after officials say a U.S. military-contracted plane has crashed in a rice field in the Philippines, killing all four people on board, on Thursday. A U.S. Marine from California was identified by military officials Sunday as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by …

4 Killed As US Military-Contracted Plane Crashes In Southern Philippines
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

4 Killed As US Military-Contracted Plane Crashes In Southern Philippines

ABP News  

A US military-contracted plane crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines, killing all four people onboard, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has also confirmed the crash of a light plane in Maguindanao del Sur province on Thursday, but did not immediately provide other details. US soldier among 4 killed in Philippines plane …

‘No survivors’: US military-contracted plane crashes in Philippines, four dead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘No survivors’: US military-contracted plane crashes in Philippines, four dead

Live Mint  

All four people onboard were killed after a small plane contracted by the US Defence Department crashed in the southern Philippines on Thursday. What US Indo-Pacific Command said: — There were four personnel on board, including one US military service member and three defense contractors. Officers had not yet determined the cause of the fixed-wing aircraft's crash on a farm …

At least four killed after US military-contracted plane crashes in southern Philippines
1 month, 2 weeks ago

At least four killed after US military-contracted plane crashes in southern Philippines

The Hindu  

A U.S. military-contracted plane crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing all four people on board, U.S. Embassy and Philippine officials said. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines confirmed the crash of a light plane in Maguindanao del Sur province. The plane that crashed in the southern province was contracted by the U.S. military, …

US service member, 3 contractors killed in surveillance mission plane crash in southern Philippines
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US service member, 3 contractors killed in surveillance mission plane crash in southern Philippines

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — One U.S. service member and three defense contractors were killed Thursday when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines also confirmed the crash of a light plane in Maguindanao del Sur province. The bodies of the four …

US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says
5 months ago

US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says

The Independent  

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Philippines names 4 new bases for US forces amid China fury
1 year, 11 months ago

Philippines names 4 new bases for US forces amid China fury

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Philippine government on Monday …

2 Philippine planes involved in accidents, all aboard safe
3 years, 3 months ago

2 Philippine planes involved in accidents, all aboard safe

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop aircraft, which flew …

Death toll in Philippine military’s worst air disaster reaches 50
3 years, 8 months ago

Death toll in Philippine military’s worst air disaster reaches 50

India TV News  

The death toll in the crash of a transport aircraft in Philippines has reached 50, with 49 others injured, officials said Monday. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules was one of two refurbished US Air Force aircraft handed over to the Philippines, Washington’s oldest treaty ally in Asia, as part of military assistance this year. Military chief of staff Gen. Cirilito Sobejana …

Dozens Of People Are Killed After A Military Plane Crashes In The Philippines
3 years, 8 months ago

Dozens Of People Are Killed After A Military Plane Crashes In The Philippines

NPR  

Dozens Of People Are Killed After A Military Plane Crashes In The Philippines A Philippines Air Force C-130 troop transport plane carrying more than 90 people crashed, killing at least 47 soldiers plus three civilians on the ground. NOEL KING, HOST: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in the southern Philippines to visit soldiers after a military plane crash killed …

At least 45 dead after Philippines military plane misses runway and crashes
3 years, 8 months ago

At least 45 dead after Philippines military plane misses runway and crashes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 45 people have …

Philippine military plane crashes, 45 dead, 49 rescued
3 years, 8 months ago

Philippine military plane crashes, 45 dead, 49 rescued

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops assigned to fight Muslim militants crashed and exploded while landing in the south Sunday, killing at least 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground in one of the worst disasters in the air force’s history. Military chief of staff Gen. Cirilito Sobejana told reporters …

At least 31 dead, 50 rescued after Philippine military plane with 92 onboard crashes in Sulu province
3 years, 8 months ago

At least 31 dead, 50 rescued after Philippine military plane with 92 onboard crashes in Sulu province

Firstpost  

The C-130 aircraft crashed after missing the runway shortly before noon on Sunday in Bangkal village of the mountainous town of Patikul in Sulu province Manila: A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed in a southern province while landing Sunday, killing at least 29 army soldiers on board and two civilians on the ground, while at least …

Philippines Air Force C-130 crashes with 85 people on board
3 years, 8 months ago

Philippines Air Force C-130 crashes with 85 people on board

Op India  

In a tragic incident, a military plane carrying at least 85 people crashed in the southern Philippines on Sunday, the chief of the armed forces of the Philippines said. According to the reports, the Philippine military transport plane C-130 carrying at least 85 people crashed in the southern part of the country. The burning wreckage of the C-130 was found …

Eight rescued after US Navy aircraft crashes into Philippine Sea; Japanese forces join search operation
7 years, 4 months ago

Eight rescued after US Navy aircraft crashes into Philippine Sea; Japanese forces join search operation

Firstpost  

Rescuers have plucked eight people to safety south of Japan after a US Navy aircraft with 11 people on board came down in the Philippine Sea, the latest accident to hit American armed forces in East Asia. Tokyo: Rescuers have plucked eight people to safety south of Japan after a US Navy aircraft with 11 people on board came down …

Navy aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea
7 years, 4 months ago

Navy aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea

CNN  

Story highlights Three people are missing after Navy plane crashes A total of 11 people were aboard the C2-A Greyhound aircraft CNN — A US Navy plane crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa Wednesday afternoon, leaving three people missing in the latest of a string of troubling incidents facing the Navy in waters off East Asia this year. The …

Philippines: 11 soldiers killed in misdirected air raid
7 years, 9 months ago

Philippines: 11 soldiers killed in misdirected air raid

Al Jazeera  

At least 11 Philippine soldiers were killed by “friendly” fire in a government air raid during efforts to take back a southern city occupied by fighters, Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana, said, promising an investigation into the incident. “There must be a mistake somewhere, either someone directing from the ground or the pilot.” Later he told reporters, “We will …

Nine killed in Philippine Air Force plane crash
15 years, 1 month ago

Nine killed in Philippine Air Force plane crash

The Hindu  

Nine people, including a Philippine Air Force general, were killed on Thursday when a Nomad plane crashed in a residential area in a southern city, officials said. Eight of the fatalities were passengers on the air force plane, which plunged into three houses in Cotabato City, 960 km south of Manila, triggering a fire. Lieutenant General Ferrer said all eight …

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