A Philippine military Super Huey helicopter has crashed in Agusan del Sur province in the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines while on a relief operation on Tuesday.
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced in a statement on Tuesday.
“The aircraft was part of a flight of four helicopters that had departed from Davao City to Butuan City to conduct a Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis mission,” the statement reads.
It stated that “communication with the helicopter was lost, prompting the immediate launch of a search and rescue operation.”
The PAF said that a thorough investigation was being conducted to determine the circumstances and cause of the accident.
“Further details will be released as they become verified and available,” the statement reads
The Super Huey is a commonly used Philippine Air Force aircraft for transport, disaster response, and supply missions, especially in remote or weather-affected areas.
The Mindanao region has been reeling from the impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi, which brought heavy rain and flooding across many parts of the Philippines.
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