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Missing plane located in the Philippines, but not the occupants

Manila, Philippines - Local police already started search & rescue operations

The police announced that the Chentrad Britten-Norman "Islander" with 7 people on board that yesterday went missing during it's flight from Tuguegarao to Maconacon, in the Philippines (see AVIONEWS), has been located on the ground on a mountain range near Maconacon. Local police's chief officer, Roberto Damian, stated that still there isn't any information about the occupants. The helicopters that...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1102377
Rome, Italy, 04/03/2009 11:49
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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