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Philippines helicopter crash: the number of victims grows to 8

Baguio City, Philippines - None of the occupants survived: all bodies recovered

The bodies of all the 8 occupants of the Bell 412 helicopter that crashed on Tuesday near Baguio City, Philippines, (see AVIONEWS) have been recovered. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo burst into tears while inspecting the coffins of 7 of the 8 victims (the eighth body was only recovered later), among which were 5 members of her staff. PAF (Philippine Air Force) military officers have already recovered...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1102687
Rome, Italy, 04/10/2009 12:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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