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Aircraft carrying 6 foreign nationals crashes into cliff in S. Philippines

Published: 10 Nov 2026 - 12:11 pm | Last Updated: 10 Nov 2026 - 12:12 pm

Xinhua

Manila: Search and rescue operations were underway on Tuesday after an aircraft carrying six foreign nationals crashed into a cliff on Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines, local media reported.

The retrieval work was continuing at the site, said Philip June Caminade, an official of a local disaster management office.

Residents saw the aircraft flying low before it hit the cliff, Caminade said.

The plane reportedly came from Butuan City in the northeastern part of Mindanao Island, and those aboard were believed to be exploring Mount Apo, according to media reports.