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Military transport plane 'overshoots' runway in Catarman: report

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt=" A military transport plane lies slightly tilted on its side on the runway of the Catarman airport. Courtesy Maria Teresita Briones" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/news/04/08/c130-1.jpg"/><figcaption>A military transport plane lies slightly tilted on its side on the runway of the Catarman airport. <em>Courtesy Maria Teresita Briones</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- A military transport plane overshot the runway at Catarman airport in Northern Samar on Saturday afternoon, according to reports from residents near the area. </p><p>According to resident Maria Teresita Briones, the incident happened around 2:30 p.m.</p><p>Briones provided photos and videos of what looked like a C130 transport plane, lying slightly tilted on its side on the runway of the Catarman airport. </p><p>She said she and other residents were surprised upon hearing the sound of an airplane since the airport was not supposed to be operating during the Holy Week break.</p><p>ABS-CBN News has reached out to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Air Force to get more details about the incident. </p><p>More details to follow. </p><div><strong>-- Report from Sharon Evite</strong></div>

ABS-CBN News has reached out to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Air Force to get more details about the incident. 