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Philippine military plane crashes, 17 dead, 40 rescued
On Sunday, a Philippines Air Force plane carrying troops crashed on landing in the country’s south and burst into flames, killing at least 17 people.
The Lockheed C-130 transport plane crashed at Patikul in Sulu province, in the archipelago nation’s far south, where the army has been fighting Islamist militants from the Abu Sayyaf and other factions for years.
“So far, 40 wounded and injured people have been rescued, and 17 bodies have been recovered; rescue and recovery operations are still ongoing,” Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana said in a statement, adding that 92 people were on board.
According to military chief Cirilito Sobejana, the plane “missed the runway while attempting to regain power.”
Colonel Edgard Arevalo, a military spokesman, said there was no indication of an attack on the plane, but that a crash investigation had not yet begun and that efforts were focused on rescue and treatment.
Images from the scene showed flames and smoke pouring from wreckage strewn among trees, while men in combat gear milled about. A massive column of black smoke rose into the sky.
According to Sobejana, the plane crashed a few kilometres (miles) from Jolo airport at 11:30 a.m. (0330 GMT) and was carrying troops.
“We are currently caring for the survivors who were immediately transported to the 11th Infantry Division station hospital in Busbus, Jolo, Sulu,” he said.
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Nepal Plane Crash: 18 Dead as Aircraft Crashes During Takeoff pilot survives
On July 24, 2024, a tragic accident unfolded at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu when a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff.
The incident occurred around 11:00 AM local time as the flight, bound for Pokhara, was preparing for departure. The aircraft, carrying 19 individuals including the aircrew, crashed shortly after lifting off the runway. According to PTI, “at least 18 people were killed” in the accident.
The casualties included 18 Nepalis and one Yemeni citizen, all of whom were employees of Saurya Airlines, as confirmed by police. The aircraft was en route for technical maintenance at the time of the crash.
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Images released by Nepal police showed thick smoke pouring from the burning wreckage on the runway. Eyewitnesses, as reported by The Kathmandu Post, described how the plane flipped after its wing-tip struck the ground during takeoff.
The impact led to an immediate fire, and the aircraft subsequently plunged into a gorge on the eastern side of the runway. Rescue operations commenced swiftly, with police and firefighters arriving at the scene to control the situation.
The aviation authority confirmed that rescue efforts were initiated immediately, but the crash underscores the persistent dangers associated with air travel in Nepal. The country’s challenging mountainous terrain often contributes to aviation risks.
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The pilot of the aircraft survived the crash and was transported to Kathmandu Medical College Hospital for treatment, as reported by a doctor at the hospital who was not authorized to speak to the media.
In response to the incident, Tribhuvan International Airport, the primary hub for both international and domestic flights in Nepal, was closed as emergency crews worked at the site.
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