PAF’s Cessna plane catches fire in Cebu; makes emergency landing | Inquirer

PAF’s Cessna plane catches fire in Cebu; makes emergency landing

By: - Reporter /
/ 01:30 PM October 04, 2023

PAF’s Cessna plane catches fire in Cebu; makes emergency landing

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (File photo by DALE ISRAEL / INQUIRER VISAYAS)

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft caught fire in Cebu on Wednesday morning.

PAF said a Cessna 208B EX Grand Caravan aircraft suffered engine fire shortly after take-off at 2:15 a.m. in Mactan International Airport in Cebu.

Article continues after this advertisement

“The engine problem resulted [in] extreme difficulty in maneuvering the aircraft, but [despite] this, the pilots were able to land the aircraft, with all five (5) aircrew onboard well and safe,” PAF said in a statement.

FEATURED STORIES

“A thorough investigation of the incident is being undertaken, and rest assured, the PAF is committed to ensuring the utmost safety of our air operations while continuously supporting the country’s security and development efforts,” it added.

RELATED STORIES:

Article continues after this advertisement

No survivors as wreckage of missing Cessna plane in Isabela found, says search team

Missing Cessna plane in Isabela found, says local government

APL/abc
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

business
entertainment
www
globalnation
business
TAGS: PAF, plane

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

© Copyright 1997-2024 | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies.