The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reports that possible wreckage of the Piper PA-32-300 aircraft with registry number RP-C1234, has been identified.
The wreckage was identified via helicopter sighting. As of now, the condition of the crew is still unknown.
CAAP spokesman Eric Apolonio said two Philippine Air Force (PAF) choppers with callsign ANGFLT composed of 1 Sokol and 1 Huey helicopters departed Cauayan Airport at 7:39 AM. While the previous flight plan of callsign ANGEL922 proposing to depart at 10:00 AM was cancelled.
Apolonio added that CAAP Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board (AAIIB) investigators are already on the ground. Once the exact location has been identified, they will join the SAR to conduct an investigation.
