ni Ronalyn Seminiano Reonico | June 24, 2021
Nag-crash ang Black Hawk military helicopter ng Philippine Air Force (PAF) sa isinagawang night flight training sa Tarlac noong Miyerkules.
Saad ni PAF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Maynard Mariano, "Last night, June 23, 2021, an S-70i Black Hawk Utility helicopter of the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing on a night flight training figured in a mishap a few miles from Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base in Capas, Tarlac.”
Ayon kay Mariano, nilisan ng helicopter ang Clark Air Base bandang alas-8 nang gabi para sa naturang flight training.
Nabahala umano ang iba pang PAF personnel nang mawalan ng contact sa helicopter at sa mga crew bandang alas-10 nang gabi.
Saad pa ni Mariano ngayong Huwebes, "As of this writing, PAF search, retrieval, and recovery teams are diligently at work.”
Aniya pa, “So far, no survivors have been found. The identities of the aircrew members will be provided as soon as the members of their families are properly notified.”
Saad pa ng PAF, “We grieve for the loss. The PAF will conduct a thorough inquiry to determine the circumstances of this unfortunate incident.”
Patuloy na nagsasagawa ng search, retrieval and recovery operations ang awtoridad at dahil sa insidente, hindi muna umano gagamitin ang iba pang Black Hawk combat helicopters.
Saad pa ng PAF, "For the meantime, all the other Black Hawks will not be flown until the conclusion of the investigation.”