In brief
A small aircraft with six foreign visitors plunged into a cliff on Mindanao Island on Tuesday, sparking rescue operations. Local officials confirm the plane was flying low prior to impact, while media reports suggest it was heading toward Mount Apo from Butuan City. Search teams are still conducting rescue work at the crash site.
A small aircraft carrying six foreign nationals crashed into a cliff on Mindanao Island on Tuesday, November 10, launching search and rescue operations, Xinhua reported, citing local officials from the island’s disaster management office.
Philip June Caminade, an official of a local disaster management office, confirmed that residents observed the aircraft flying low before it struck the cliff, prompting immediate emergency response work at the site.
Residents saw the aircraft flying low before it hit the cliff.
According to reputable media reports, the plane had originated from Butuan City in the northeastern part of Mindanao and the passengers were believed to be exploring Mount Apo. These details are reported by media outlets and are not yet independently verified by government sources, so they remain unconfirmed.
Rescue crews are still at the site, coordinating efforts with local disaster management authorities as they search for survivors and retrieve bodies.