Military helicopter carrying 7 people crashes in Bukidnon; no survivors reported

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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rjGRAvWEPSM?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p><strong>(UPDATE)</strong> A military helicopter carrying 7 people crashed in Bukidnon on Saturday afternoon. </p><p>According to Major Rodulfo Cordero, public affairs chief of the 4th Infantry Division, there were no survivors. </p><p>Cordero said the UH1H helicopter was supposed to deliver supplies to the Philippine Army’s 8th Brigade patrol base when the incident happened.</p><p>The helicopter was flying toward the mountainous area of Impasugong town from Malaybalay city, when it encountered engine trouble at about 2:30 p.m.</p><p>Cordero said the pilot tried to maneuver to safety, but lost control before crashing in Barangay Bulonay.</p><p>The helicopter was carrying 2 pilots, 2 crew members, a member of the Philippine Army and 2 CAFGU members. </p><p>&quot;Wala pong survivor. Medyo mataas po ang pagbagsak,&quot; Cordero said.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/03/05/20/pnp-chief-okay-no-bad-injuries-after-chopper-crash-deputy-spokesperson">PNP spokesman okay, &#x27;no bad injuries&#x27; after chopper crash: deputy spokesperson</a></li></ul><p>Members of the 8th Infantry Battalion rushed to the crash site to secure the aircraft and those onboard. </p><p>&quot;Na-recover na po ang mga labi. Nasa punerarya na po sila ngayon sa Malaybalay,&quot; Cordero said.</p><p>The Philippine Air Force said it would immediately assign a team to investigate the accident.</p><p>The PAF said that all air assets, including the UH-1H, continued to undergo “strict, regular, and redundant maintenance inspections before and after flight missions.”</p><p>The Air Force said it would provide assistance and financial aid to the victims’ families. <strong>-- With a report from Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News; PJ Gisan</strong></p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/09/17/20/rains-winds-battered-basilan-during-military-chopper-crash-official">Rains, winds battered Basilan during military chopper crash: official</a></li></ul><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vvrrhz41NTc?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><div><br/> </div><div class="iwantbar"> </div>

<p>A military helicopter carrying 7 people crashed in Bukidnon on Saturday afternoon. </p>

A military helicopter carrying 7 people crashed in Bukidnon on Saturday afternoon.

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Military helicopter carrying 7 people crashes in Bukidnon; no survivors reported

Military helicopter carrying 7 people crashes in Bukidnon; no survivors reported

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Published Jan 16, 2021 07:06 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 17, 2021 01:02 AM PHT

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