The
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that one of the two Air Force
W-3A "Sokol" combat utility helicopters crashed upon its take-off at
the Army’s 103rd Brigade Headquarters based in Camp
Ranao in Marawi City
The
"Sokol" chopper crashed about 2:23 p.m. due to loss of control when
heavy winds struck the aircraft.
The
helicopter was supposed to serve as backup helicopter for Defense Secretary
Voltaire T. Gazmin and Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel
"Mar" Roxas II, who were aboard the other aircraft.
The
other chopper carrying the two Cabinet secretaries has safely arrived in its
destination at Langundingan
Airport
As
a result of the crash, one crew from the chopper and a civilian were wounded.
The
AFP hopes for the fast recovery of those wounded who are now being treated with
proper medical care.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=670477
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