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Fallen PH Air Force pilots in Bukidnon crash laid to rest
Fallen PH Air Force pilots in Bukidnon crash laid to rest
Salang-oy and Dadulla died when their FA-50 aircraft with tail number “002” crashed into Mount Kalatungan in Bukdinon past midnight on March 4.
Salang-oy and Dadulla died when their FA-50 aircraft with tail number “002” crashed into Mount Kalatungan in Bukdinon past midnight on March 4.
MANILA — The two pilots who were killed after their FA-50 lead-in trainer fighter jet crashed in Bukidnon earlier this month have been laid to rest, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said on Tuesday.
MANILA — The two pilots who were killed after their FA-50 lead-in trainer fighter jet crashed in Bukidnon earlier this month have been laid to rest, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said on Tuesday.
According to Major Joseph Richard Calma, assistant chief of the PAF Public Affairs Office, the remains of Major Jude Salang-oy were buried in Tabuk City, Kalinga on March 15, while the remains of First Lieutenant April John Dadulla were interred in Cagayan de Oro on March 17.
According to Major Joseph Richard Calma, assistant chief of the PAF Public Affairs Office, the remains of Major Jude Salang-oy were buried in Tabuk City, Kalinga on March 15, while the remains of First Lieutenant April John Dadulla were interred in Cagayan de Oro on March 17.
“The PAF stood in solidarity with their families and loved ones during the solemn moment. Their dedication, bravery and commitment to duty will forever be remembered as an inspiration to our airmen and the entire nation,” Calma told reporters.
“The PAF stood in solidarity with their families and loved ones during the solemn moment. Their dedication, bravery and commitment to duty will forever be remembered as an inspiration to our airmen and the entire nation,” Calma told reporters.
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The PAF continues its “thorough and comprehensive” investigation into the incident.
The PAF continues its “thorough and comprehensive” investigation into the incident.
The flight data recorder of the ill-fated FA-50 fighter jet has already been sent to the United States for data extraction and analysis.
The flight data recorder of the ill-fated FA-50 fighter jet has already been sent to the United States for data extraction and analysis.
The device could tell the altitude, airspeed and flight path or direction taken by the crashed aircraft and provide information to investigators on the problems the pilots encountered.
The device could tell the altitude, airspeed and flight path or direction taken by the crashed aircraft and provide information to investigators on the problems the pilots encountered.
The aircraft manufacturer, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), is also involved in the probe.
The aircraft manufacturer, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), is also involved in the probe.
“The PAF remains committed to ensuring transparency and due diligence in this matter,” Calma said.
“The PAF remains committed to ensuring transparency and due diligence in this matter,” Calma said.
Salang-oy and Dadulla died when their FA-50 aircraft with tail number “002” crashed into Mount Kalatungan in Bukdinon past midnight on March 4.
Salang-oy and Dadulla died when their FA-50 aircraft with tail number “002” crashed into Mount Kalatungan in Bukdinon past midnight on March 4.
The aircraft was providing close air support to ground troops conducting an operation against members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Iba in Cabanglasan town when it lost communication with the rest of the flight.
The aircraft was providing close air support to ground troops conducting an operation against members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Iba in Cabanglasan town when it lost communication with the rest of the flight.
The wreckage of the FA-50 fighter jet and the bodies of the two pilots were found the next day.
The wreckage of the FA-50 fighter jet and the bodies of the two pilots were found the next day.
Salang-oy and Dadulla were assigned to the PAF’s 5th Fighter Wing based at the Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga.
Salang-oy and Dadulla were assigned to the PAF’s 5th Fighter Wing based at the Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga.
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