The Armed Forces of the Philippines confirmed that a military chopper that went down off the coastal town of Getafe in Bohol on Tuesday left one pilot dead, while three other crew members survived.
“The AFP Chief General Cirilito Sobejana is saddened by the report of the demise of one of our Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots who succumbed in a crash landing of a PAF MG 520 helicopter today 27 April 2021 in Jetafe, Bohol,” said a statement released by AFP spokesperson Marine Major General Edgard Arevalo. “We send our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues as we offer our support in any way we can.”
According to Arevalo, the co-pilot of the MG 520 helicopter and two members of the aircrew who survived are currently being treated in a medical facility in Talibon, Bohol.
He added that the PAF is set to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
“The men and women of the Philippine Air Force, led by the Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Allen T. Paredes deeply grieves the loss of an aircrew who offered his life in the line of duty,” the PAF said in a statement.
It vowed to provide all the necessary assistance to the bereaved family, including financial aid.
