A small aircraft, a Beech King Air 300, crashed into a rice field in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines, killing at least four people. Local officials believe the victims are foreigners. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is investigating the incident.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.Photo courtesy of Jho Upam'They appear to be foreigners. We are waiting for the SOCO to conduct further investigation,' says Tim Ambolodto, head of the Maguindanao Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – At least four people were killed when a small aircraft crashed into a rice field in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday afternoon, February 6, local officials said. Tim Ambolodto, head of the Maguindanao Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office , said a team recovered the bodies from the wreckage of a Beech King Air 300 aircraft with the registration number N349CA.
“They appear to be foreigners. We are waiting for the Scene of the Crime Operatives to conduct further investigation,” Ambolodto said.WRECKAGE. Part of the plane that crashed in Ampatuan, Maguindaano del Sur, on February 6, 2025. Photo courtesy of Jho Upam The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines confirmed the incident in a media advisory but did not provide other details.
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