From GMA News (Jun 24): PHL Air Force resumes search for military plane gone missing in Palawan
Search operations resumed Monday morning for a Philippine Air Force OV-10 Bronco light strike/reconnaissance aircraft that went missing Sunday, during a night proficiency flight .
PAF spokesman Col. Miguel Okol said that the OV-10 aircraft went missing three to four nautical miles from the end of the runway of Puerto Princesa Airport in Palawan.
Okol described Sunday night 's weather conditions in the area as "favorable."
He also told dzBB radio that the Navy and the Coast Guard were joining the search.
Okol added that the missing aircraft was equipped with a tracking system.
OV-10s are used as close air support aircraft for ground troops. They are also used for maritime patrol.
"Ang concern natin sa piloto," Okol said.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/314205/news/regions/phl-air-force-resumes-search-for-military-plane-gone-missing-in-palawan
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