In brief
A small plane carrying six foreign nationals crashed into a cliff on Mindanao Island on Tuesday, prompting rescue operations. Residents saw the aircraft flying low before the impact, and officials say the passengers were exploring Mount Apo after leaving Butuan City.
In a sudden crash on Mindanao Island on Tuesday, an aircraft carrying six foreign nationals struck a cliff, triggering search and rescue operations in the southern region of the Philippines.
Philip June Caminade, a local disaster‑management official, said residents witnessed the plane flying low before it hit the cliff, and his team is still at the site collecting fallen debris.
The aircraft reportedly departed from Butuan City in the northeastern part of Mindanao, and its passengers were believed to be exploring Mount Apo, the island’s tallest peak, according to media reports.
Rescue work continues at the cliff, with local authorities coordinating teams and equipment to recover the victims and investigate the cause of the crash.
Officials have not yet released a flight record or preliminary findings, and the investigation will likely involve aviation and safety authorities from both the Philippines and the passengers’ home countries.