A small aircraft carrying six foreign nationals crashed into a cliff on Mindanao Island on Tuesday, triggering search and rescue operations across the southern Philippines.
Local disaster management officials reported that residents observed the aircraft flying low before striking a steep cliff. According to Philip June Caminade, an official with the local disaster management office, the plane had apparently departed from Butuan City in the northeast part of the island.
Mediast reports suggest those aboard were believed to be exploring Mount Apo. Rescue work is ongoing at the site, with local authorities coordinating the operation and seeking survivors or victims among the six foreign nationals on board.
Rescue Efforts Continue
The incident has drawn attention from local media, citing eyewitness observations of the aircraft’s low flight path before impact. Search and rescue teams from the disaster management office are working to locate survivors or body remains as they traverse the rugged terrain around the crash site. The operation is ongoing, and officials have urged calm while they assess the situation.