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A Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft went down in a forested area of Sitio Cabuyao, Poblacion, Tuba, Benguet, on Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026.
Response and Rescue Efforts Underway
Both occupants were found unconscious at the crash site.
Authorities
- Incident occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m.
- Reported to authorities around 11:40 a.m.
The crash site was located following a phone call from Poblacion's barangay captain to the Tuba Municipal Police Station. Upon their arrival, responders identified the aircraft, marked with the PAF insignia and plane number 10-39, which was colored gray, white, and orange.
Rescue operations are ongoing, involving the Tuba Municipal Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and local volunteers. Authorities continue to verify additional details surrounding the incident.