A helicopter crash in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, on Thursday claimed the life of its female pilot, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). The aircraft, with registration number RP-C 4324, originated from Baguio and made a refueling stop in Pangasinan before continuing its flight.
Hours after takeoff, the Guimba Police received reports of the crash in Barangay San Miguel. The helicopter was found in a marshy area, where authorities retrieved the pilot’s body.
CAAP confirmed the pilot was the sole fatality in the incident. The helicopter’s flight path and the cause of the crash remain under investigation.
Local officials and aviation authorities are working to determine what led to the tragic accident. The incident has raised concerns about aviation safety in the region.
As of press time, no further details have been released. The public is urged to await official updates from CAAP and local authorities.
