2 killed in PAF helicopter crash in Isabela

Two people were killed when a military helicopter crashed while taking off in Barangay San Fermin, Cauayan City, Isabela, a 24 Oras News Alert said Thursday evening.

According to the Philippine Air Force (PAF), its 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing was carrying five people and took off for NVG Proficiency Training at the Cauayan Air Station at 7 p.m.

Video footage shows burning helicopter wreckage at the airport.

The Air Force said that the recovery of the aircraft is underway. — Joahna Lei Casilao/BM, GMA News